Where David Stearns’ reported salary would rank on Mets’ payroll

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY SportsThe big news regarding the Mets this week has nothing to do with what’s happened on the diamond, but rather in the front office. David Stearns is set to be the organization’s first-ever President of Baseball Operations.

According to SNY’s Andy Martino, Stearns’ start date with the Mets is October 2nd. Sides agreed to a five-year deal as they work toward a World Series title and consistently competitive baseball in Queens. But at the original time of these reports, financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Bill Madden of the NY Daily News is reporting Stearns’ annual salary will match Dodgers President of Baseball Operations, Andrew Friedman:

Hearing Stearns deal with…