There’s only 1 way for NY Mets fans to feel about the day David Stearns had

And get this, the MLB trade deadline isn’t even over yet. Tell that to the New York Mets who have revamped their bullpen. The addition of Gregory Soto got things started last week. They followed it up with a huge Wednesday that brought us Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley.

How are we feeling? Not about the trades individually, but with the team as a whole. Sure, they were swept away by the San Diego Padres in three games. The offseason no-showed in two of the games. The bullpen blew two of the games and the third included a beating against a Mets pitcher who probably belongs in a relief role.

As we settle down for MLB Trade Deadline Eve, there’s only one way for Mets fans to feel.

Mets fans should be delighted with what the team added and at the cost

The Rogers trade felt like a slight overpay because of the sheer quantity. Three players who could be of use to the Mets right now, one of which already was grinding out innings in relief, gave an immediate sense of putting a lot on the line for a rental reliever. As good as Rogers is, it felt like one player too many if not one quality prospect in excess.

Then came the Helsley deal postgame. Jesus Baez is too far away from major league ready for anyone to have attachment. You have to feel good about the Mets acquiring him, another rental, in exchange for another third base prospect who isn’t even the best in their farm system, a starting pitcher who isn’t even in the system’s top five, and a prospect you might not have heard of.

David Stearns had a masterful day and should have given us confidence he’ll be the one to win the Luis Robert sweepstakes without costing the Mets a pretty penny in prospects. Although not a free-agent-to-be like the three relievers he acquired, the Chicago White Sox should have enough incentive to move him.

Mets fans should sleep well tonight. The bullpen had been in a bit of a freefall of late. There are still moves for Stearns to make, with a bat headlining what they do next.

The farm system hasn’t been drained. The major league roster got better. What more could we have asked for?