3 moves for the New York Mets this offseason
By David Hill
This was not how the season was supposed to end for the New York Mets. New owner Steve Cohen had promised that the days of the Same Ol’ Mets were over, that they were ready to become a first class organization and contend. The Mets certainly had an impressive offseason, making them the favorites in the NL East.
A decent start to the season, coupled with every other team in the division struggling, led to the Mets leading the NL East heading into the trade deadline. They made the moves that they appeared to need to order to return to the postseason, only to have everything fall apart.
How the New York Mets can fix the offseason
Thus far, the offseason has not been any better. They have been unable to find anyone interested in taking over their front office, need a manager, and have numerous decisions to make in free agency. No matter what Steve Cohen may have hoped, it is still the Same Ol’ Mets.
How can that change? Let’s look at three things the New York Mets need to do this offseason.
Finally end the dysfunction
This has to be the top priority for the New York Mets.
They have certainly tried. Acting general manager Zack Scott was let go from the organization due to his DUI arrest. Manager Luis Rojas was let go, in part, because the inmates were running the asylum. The Mets need strong voices in the front office and on the bench.
Obviously, this has been easier said than done. The Mets’ quest to find anyone to take over the front office has been a disaster. The managerial search has not yet begun. But the Mets cannot afford to just put someone in the role because they have to – they need to make certain that they have the right pieces in place.
The tone of the organization comes from the top down. It is difficult to have a cohesive team when the front office is a disaster. Players will have issues with each other if there is not a strong leader on the bench. If the Mets are going to contend, they have to bring those voices and leaders in.
The New York Mets quest for someone to lead the front office has become a bit of a punchline. But it is vital that the right people are in place to end the dysfunction.