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The Mets' front office landscape remains perplexed. With Epler's resignation, Steve Cohen, the Mets' owner, accepted his decision with a statement about the best interests of the team, emphasizing a need to streamline operations under Sterns' direction. There’s palpable skepticism surrounding whether keeping Epler around would have further complicated the new regime's operational ethos.
Moreover, the Mets’ performance over the season, finishing with a disappointing 75-87 record, has left fans disheartened. The hype surrounding free agents and potential acquisitions like Shohei Ohtani or Yamamoto remains largely speculative; many believe Epler's previous ties to the Los Angeles Angels do not translate into advantages for the Mets moving forward.