David Stearns’ ‘atrocious’ roster has shades of historically bad 1962 Mets: Adam Schein
Adam Schein criticized New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns for assembling a poorly constructed roster that has led to the team's poor performance. He compared the current Mets to the historically bad 1962 expansion team, citing mismanagement and questionable spending decisions. Despite the criticism, Stearns has affirmed manager Carlos Mendoza will remain in his position for the near future.
- ▪The Mets have the worst record in MLB at 10-21, including losing 15 of their last 18 games.
- ▪Schein指责 Stearns for spending $350 million on two pitchers and dismantling key parts of the roster, including trading Pete Alonso.
- ▪The 1962 Mets started the season 12-19 and went on to lose a then-record 120 games.
- ▪Stearns stated the team's struggles are not a managerial issue and that Mendoza's job is secure.
- ▪Mendoza acknowledged the team's difficulties but emphasized unity and perseverance through the tough stretch.
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MLB New York Mets David Stearns’ ‘atrocious’ roster has shades of historically bad 1962 Mets: Adam Schein By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 1, 2026, 9:52 p.m. ET Adam Schein doesn’t want to hear a peep from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns during his team’s historic skid. On Friday’s episode of “Schein Time,” The Post host ripped Stearns and the Mets, saying that it’s the exec’s fault for assembling a flawed team. “You know what I would do?” Schein said. “I would honestly, if I’m David Stearns, not say a damn thing. Your roster, that you put together, is atrocious. It is shades of the ’62 Mets, an expansion team.
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