David Stearns isn’t incredibly popular right now. Even those who haven’t given up hope are, in general, doing so because they believe he’ll be able to pull something off before the start of the season. The New York Mets have alienated some fans while others cling to the belief their plan to replace the players they parted with will work out for the best.
Stearns has made several unpopular moves throughout his tenure running the Mets. Some have worked out well. Others haven’t.
These five unpopular decisions by Stearns ended up going about as badly as they could have.