Evan

Was it worth it?

Yeah, well, I still would have made this move.

I just think that that's the level of panic you could at least accuse David Stearns of.

But I still think it's worth it because I think he improves the team and it gives you a better chance to win.

I don't see what happens.

And by the way, I'll throw this at you because I do not know.

And I don't know if this coincides because he may have to opt out prior to the lockout.

But who knows what a new CBA does to impact that decision.

Oh, right.

He may say to himself, you know what, I'm going to opt in a year or two.

Let me see what the CBA is, and then I'll decide on a year three.

So there's a lot of elements to it that are unpredictable.

I am just pointing out that if you're going to accuse the Mets of panic, don't do it based on money.

I would do it more based on, wow, you're willing to let them leave after a year while giving up the compensation.

That's my only point.

Forgive me if you said this, and I missed this.

John Heyman is saying the Mets see Brett Beatty playing multiple positions this season, including third base.

Yeah, I think they may trade him.

That's where I'm kind of leaning.

Well, that's what you say when you want to make someone feel valuable.