The New York Mets are not in a position to nibble around the edges. This roster has needs — loud, obvious, neon-sign needs — and if David Stearns thinks he can patch them up with bench guys from rebuilding teams, he’s going to find out how fast goodwill disappears in Queens. This isn’t Milwaukee. This isn’t the NL Central. And this trade deadline isn’t the time for clever little moves that try to outsmart the room.
Last season, the Mets rolled into the deadline on a 25-12 tear. They didn’t need a hero. Just a few helpful hands.