David Stearns on Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., and the Mets’ Roster Outlook | Andy Martino

New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns sits down with Andy Martino to discuss the Mets’ latest roster moves and the thinking behind them. Stearns explains why Bo Bichette was the right fit for the Mets, how long the process had been developing behind the scenes, and what the organization values most when building a modern lineup. He also discusses the addition of Luis Robert Jr., internal competition in the outfield, and how positional flexibility factors into roster construction. The conversation also covers expectations for Kodai Senga heading into spring training, the Mets’ continued search for pitching, and how decisions are made late in the offseason. To close, Stearns reacts to Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame election and reflects on what the moment means personally and professionally. 🎧 Subscribe for more exclusive Mets interviews and behind-the-scenes access all season long. ⏱️ Updated Timestamps 00:00 – Why major roster pursuits take months 00:08 – Outfield outlook and internal competition 00:12 – Carson Benge’s opportunity heading into camp 00:23 – Kodai Senga’s expected role in the rotation 00:48 – Family and fan feedback on the offseason 01:22 – Why Bo Bichette fit the Mets’ needs 01:38 – Lineup balance and right-handed at-bats 02:03 – The value of elite contact skills 02:25 – Competing at-bats from one through nine 02:45 – How the Mets pivot quickly in free agency 03:10 – When talks with Bo Bichette actually began 03:48 – Contract structure and timing 04:05 – Blocking rivals vs internal evaluation 04:23 – What excites the Mets about Luis Robert Jr. 05:12 – How the outfield shakes out after additions 05:43 – Confidence in Tyrone Taylor and Brett Baty 06:00 – Player development and positional versatility 06:31 – Mark Vientos’ role and offensive upside 07:10 – First base and DH flexibility 07:27 – Continued confidence in Kodai Senga 07:55 – Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame election 07:58 – Stearns’ personal reaction to Beltrán’s honor / Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content:    / mlb   About MLB.com: Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball's internet operations into an independent technology company. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) was formed and charged with developing, building and managing the most comprehensive baseball experience available on the internet. In August 2002, MLB.com streamed the first-ever live, full length MLB game when the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees faced off at Yankee Stadium. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to MLB.TV, the live video streaming product that airs every game in HD to nearly 400 different devices. MLB.com also provides an array of mobile apps for fans to choose from, including At Bat, the highest-grossing iOS sports app of all-time. MLB.com features a stable of club beat reporters and award-winning national columnists, the largest contingent of baseball reporters under one roof, who deliver over 100 original articles every day. MLB.com also offers extensive historical information and footage, online ticket sales, official baseball merchandise, authenticated memorabilia and collectibles and fantasy games. Major League Baseball consists of 30 teams split between the American and National Leagues. The American League, originally founded in 1901, consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals. Visit MLB.com: http://mlb.mlb.com Subscribe to MLB.TV: mlb.tv Download MLB.com At Bat: http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/atbat Get tickets: http://mlb.mlb.com/tickets Official MLB Merchandise: http://mlb.mlb.com/shop Join the conversation! Twitter:   / mlb   Facebook:   / mlb   Instagram:   / mlb   Google+: https://plus.google.com/+MLB Tumblr: http://drawntomlb.com/ Pinterest:   / mlbam   Category Sports