3 NY Mets offseason achievements where they deserve an A+ grade so far

2) The Mets didn’t wait for the market to come to them with starting pitching depth

Rather than wait for the price of some starting pitchers to come down, the Mets attacked in free agency. Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes were signed before Soto. Their contracts aren’t ridiculous. And while pairing them together on a rotation with tons of question marks doesn’t get them an A+, ensuring they improved the rotation quickly gets them one.

It’s better to have something than nothing at all. Reading the market incorrectly could have had the Mets scrambling later or overpaying a player they had little desire to add. Stearns’ particular preferences had him sweeping in early and picking up a pair of players who wouldn’t break the bank yet can have a very good year in 2025.

If there’s a species on this earth to describe the MLB offseason, the slug would be insulted by the metaphor. In our best John McClane “get together, have a few laughs” voices we told ourselves “just wait for Soto to sign, things will pick up.”

The Mets knew what they wanted and got it with the starting pitcher additions made. For most, it’s less than you’d leave under the Christmas tree for a loved one and more of something you’d re-gift to a coworker; but a coworker you do get along with. You’re just not so sure they have a personality.

Award the Mets with their second A+ here. Despite the Soto discussions, they were able to fortify the rotation and set forth and not having to scramble late.