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David Stearns, the newly appointed executive, along with his pitching coach, Jeremy Haefner, has established a distinct approach towards player acquisition and development. Their track record from the previous season reflects a commitment to harnessing talent through shorter-term deals, enabling pitchers to thrive by possibly altering their pitch mix or making minor adjustments, like tweaking arm angles.
This ideology indicates that the Mets will not prioritize signing top-tier free agent pitchers or overspending on those labeled as "middle-tier" options, like Severino. Instead, Stearns is focused on finding pitchers who can be maximized within their system. The Mets' strategic foresight recognizes that not every acquisition will pan out, but financial prudence will guide their decisions.