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Following Soto's press conference, David Sterns, the team's president of baseball operations, held multiple media sessions at the winter meetings. His insights are essential for understanding the team's direction as the offseason progresses. While addressing rosters and player contracts, Sterns highlighted the health and performance concerns of key pitchers like Kodai Senga. His commitment to ensuring optimal pitching depth showed recognition of the team's underlying weaknesses from previous seasons.
Sterns stressed the importance of depth in starting pitching and the ongoing need for adjustments throughout the season. Notably, he emphasized that the team would not impose strict inning limits on their pitchers, reflecting a departure from outdated management techniques.