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Reflecting on the previous season, Stearns detailed the challenges faced as the Mets struggled early on. At one point, the team was 11 games under .500, prompting questions about whether there was sufficient time to turn things around. Despite the setbacks, Stearns maintained confidence in the team's potential and recognized that the turnaround, which took place just in time for a successful midseason, was crucial for their ultimate playoff push.