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Mets, Stearns and Japan

Mets’ David Stearns hits road to scout highly touted Japanese slugger
Mets' David Stearns was spotted Tuesday in Japan, where he was scouting Munetaka Murakami, a slugging corner infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Mets’ David Stearns popped up in Japan to scout slugger
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is doing some scouting in Japan.
Mike Lupica: For better or worse, this Mets team is all on David Stearns
It has reached the point where you have to say the same thing about a Mets team that currently looks like such a massive disappointment as you do about the Yankees: This roster didn’t assemble
Mets’ David Stearns hasn’t given up on struggling Frankie Montas: ‘I know he’s working hard’
Much of the Mets fan base might feel differently, but the team’s president of baseball operations said Friday he is “excited” he will get to watch Frankie Montas face the Brewers.
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Bill Madden: David Stearns to blame for Mets’ starting pitching woes
When Steve Cohen wakes up on Sept. 29 and wonders why the Mets have no more games scheduled, he won’t have to look far for the culprit responsible for his team’s unfathomable collapse. There is
Mets' David Stearns Scouts Japanese Star Munetaka Murakami Ahead of Possible MLB Move
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was spotted in Japan on Tuesday to scout highly touted corner infielder Munetaka Murakami.
Mets' David Stearns confident team's hitting slump will end
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated by the team's recent hitting struggles but expressed confidence the slump won't last long.
Star Japanese slugger linked to four MLB teams
Another Japanese star may make the jump to Major League Baseball this offseason, and four teams are being linked to him. Slugging infielder Munetaka Murakami of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows is seen as likely to try to make the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB this offseason.
Mets Eye Japanese Star Slugger as Offseason Target
The New York Mets appear poised to further invest in the Japanese market, withDavid Stearns leading the effort firsthand. The Mets’ president of baseballoperations was seen outside Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday,
Mets’ head of baseball reportedly goes to Japan to scout star slugger set to be posted in offseason
The New York Mets aren’t just browsing; they’re circling Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami like a hawk tracking its prey. Even […]
Mets on the Hunt for Munetaka Murakami: Team Travels to Japan to Scout the Slugger
Baseball always has its surprises, and this time the New York Mets have set their sights on the other side of the world. David Stearns, the mastermind behind the team's baseball operations, was spotted in Japan to get a closer look at Munetaka Murakami,
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1 NY Mets move for David Stearns, 1 for Carlos Mendoza, 1 for Steve Cohen

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Mets' David Stearns Facing Backlash for Comments After Fourth Straight Loss

New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns is facing backlash for his comments after the team's fourth ...

After becoming Mets HR king, Pete Alonso says Steve Cohen & David Stearns ‘got to come through’ on long-term extension

Alonso hit more home runs than any other rookie in baseball history in 2019 en route to winning NL Rookie of the Year. Coming ...

Mets' David Stearns expresses belief in hitting coaches Eric Chavez, Jeremy Barnes

"I think we have good hitting coaches," Stearns said. "They have track records of helping to lead and put together really ...

Mets’ David Stearns identifies 2 areas club will target at trade deadline: ‘We’ll be active’

NEW YORK — With 10 days remaining until the MLB Trade Deadline, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with reporters on Monday. There, he was candid about the team’s plan, ...

Mets Make 'Highly Notable' Move on Potential $300M Pete Alonso Replacement

At 25 years old, Murakami is the most promising Japanese professional likely to head stateside as a free agent this offseason ...