According to a report from the NY Post, the Mets could speak with Theo Epstein about their opening for a president of baseball operations as soon as this week.
Epstein, 47, is credited with ending the World Series droughts of the Red Sox and Cubs. When he stepped away from the Chicago Cubs, he indicated he wanted to return to baseball but in an ownership capacity.
The Mets were a mess off the field this year. Swinging this big might be necessary to change the culture of the organization off the field, which would lead to improved performance on it — in theory.