NY Mets Monday Morning GM: 3 David Stearns realities some fans won’t admit

3) David Stearns knows he’s adding one possible stud player for every four duds (or more)

How can the masterful Stearns possibly do wrong and know it? There’s a reason why the Mets have overflowed the organization with pitchers this offseason. Stearns knows there’s a good chance four out of five are probably going to stink for every inning they step on a big league mound.

What about the other 20%? Find one useful piece out of all of these minor league free agent signings, waiver claims, or players acquired for cash and you can be hoisted up by the fans as Stearns often is.

A lack of developed young pitchers has made it necessary for the Mets to regularly dip into free agency to fill needs. They aren’t built like other organizations who seemingly have a choice between a dozen relievers to option back and forth from the minor leagues. Until this happens, we’re going to see Stearns sign Genesis Cabrera, Chris Devenski, Oliver Ortega, Anthony Gose, Rico Garcia, and be satisfied when one of them has a strong 25 inning run for the club in the second half.

There are two reactions when a minor league signing or waiver claim is made. You can either look at what the player has done well in the past or shrug your shoulders and wonder what you’re missing. In the Mets war room, they see a bigger picture fans aren’t privy to.

The Mets will take their lumps with players they’ve added this winter already. Having accepted it, they’ll be thrilled when a guy like Michael Hobbs turns out to be a gem in the bullpen.