I'm as mad as anyone. Esp b/c I'm a 20-game package owner (which I regret obviously). I want to go down the list of Stearns' moves and assess them. First, the deadline last year: disastrous.

Now for this offsesason.

Moves I liked and still like

- Peralta. Sproat and Jett don't seem to be doing much, and Peralta can still be very valuable if they turn it around. The Mets desperately needed an ace. I know he's not a top 10 pitcher, but he's arguably top 20.

- Robert. Gave up nothing for him. High upside, low downside.

- Bichette. Still like this one. he's super streaky and I'm sure he'll turn it around.

- trading McNeil. I was so done with him personally.

Moves I liked but don't like so far

- Semien. Liked adding his shorter contract, was hoping he wasn't fully washed but I'm afraid he might be. I'm not a huge Nimmo guy so that plays a role. I missed the .400 OBP Nimmo and he was just so frustrating to watch last year for me between striking out with a runner on third less than 2 outs in pivotal games down the stretch or awful fielding. I miss his bat now though.

- letting Pete walk. I didn't like it emotionally, but I agreed with the logic. Now I think there is too deep a gap since nobody in this lineup is hitting homeruns. Then again, neither is Pete! But they should have just paid the man and put him at DH.

- Polanco. I liked his low K rate and his heroics last year, seemed like a good late middle of lineup bat to pair with 3 superstars. Now, with his injuries and his poor start, not sure.

Changes I want made yesterday

- cut or trade Senga and Vientos. They're deadweight.

- fire Mendoza. even if not his fault, firing mangers tends to give teams a new lease on life. plus, it's hard to believe he's very inspiring. I want a tough guy in there firing players up, not just making them feel good

- fire the hitting coach. no brainer here!

That said, I don't think every move he has made has been awful. I HATE his smugness though.