Stearns' Outfield Gamble: Are Benge & Williams Ready for the Big Show?!
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMoniglePublished On: Mon Nov 24 2025
Description: BT and Sal discuss Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns' recent press conference, where he acknowledged the team "can't run it back" and was transparent about the Brandon Nimmo trade. While both hosts appreciate Stearns' conviction, the conversation turns fiery over Stearns' statement about using young internal options like Carson Benge and Jett Williams, along with Jeff McNeil, to fill the vacated outfield spots. Sal argues that given the Mets are trying to win now, they "can't take a chance in center field" with unproven prospects, citing the Yankees' struggles with Volpe as a cautionary tale. BT, however, argues that every good team relies on young players and the Mets would be "stupid" to plug two outfield holes and block their kids. They debate the need for a "big outfielder" acquisition like Bellinger while keeping one spot open for the youth movement.
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