Mets' drought tests Stearns as Cohen stays patient
The Mets’ 40-year World Series drought persists as David Stearns hasn’t yet delivered on Steve Cohen’s patient approach; a revolving door of executives and a lack of a cohesive identity have left the roster underperforming in run prevention, and with the trade deadline looming, Stearns must present a clear, effective plan to justify Cohen’s faith and push the team back toward the 1980s-era success the franchise seeks.