Mets Prioritize First Base and Pitching Upgrades This Winter

David Stearns confident ‘motivated’ Marcus Semien will rebound after brutal first Mets season

Marcus Semien’s self-motivation is his biggest asset in trying to improve on his underwhelming first season in Queens, according to David Stearns.

Mets Prioritize First Base and Pitching Upgrades This Winter

Main Story The Mets are prioritizing first base and pitching upgrades this winter, not second base. President of baseball operations David Stearns is counting on Marcus Semien, Brett Baty and a strong pipeline of prospects to cover the middle infield, while the team weighs first-base options and potential changes to its rotation and bullpen. New York is also listening to interest in Kodai Senga, though its current plan is to build him up as a st…

Mets Focused On First Base, Pitching Upgrades - RAW CHILI

There are myriad holes for the Mets to try to fill this winter, but president of baseball operations David Stearns suggested Tuesday at the GM Meetings that

Mets Focused On First Base, Pitching Upgrades

There are myriad holes for the Mets to try to fill this winter, but president of baseball operations David Stearns suggested Tuesday at the GM Meetings that second base isn’t one of them (via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com and Chelsea Janes of SNY). Stearns noted that with Marcus Semien, Brett Baty and several prospects on […]