Prospect poker has a new dealer in Queens, but the New York Mets still have a tell. David Stearns keeps a calm table presence, but the real story is in the cards, not the commentary. When the Mets make a move, it reveals who they value as much as who they’re willing to lose. You have to know where to look. Often, it’s less about the player traded and more about the one they quietly keep.
During the recent trade deadline, they didn’t move Drew Gilbert because they soured on him. They moved him because they have plans for Carson Benge.