Part 10/13:
The Future of Baseball Operations and Strategy
One of the most insightful portions of the episode regards Mets front office structure. DeO explains that David Sterns currently functions as both GM and president of baseball operations, with no official GM in place. This duality provides flexibility but also leaves a question mark on future appointments.
He describes how high-level trades often originate from lower or middle management—assistant GMs, director of scouting, or player development personnel—who then escalate proposals for GM approval. This layered process reflects modern organizational structures across top teams.