The Mets announced David Stearns as the first-ever President of Baseball Operations today, putting a nice bow on an exhaustive two-year search that Steve Cohen initiated when assuming ownership of the organization.
Cohen, who joined Stearns at the podium, noted at the start of the proceedings that he was patient from the start in looking for the right person, and is convinced Stearns is that guy after doing his due diligence. He made sure to note that he received both solicited and unsolicited praise for Stearns, with many he talked to outright encouraging him to hire Stearns on the spot.