ICYMI in Mets Land: David Stearns talks top prospects; free agency buzz continues

Here’s what happened in Mets Land on Tuesday, in case you missed it…

• Speaking at the GM Meetings, David Stearns discussed the plan for some of the organization’s top young pieces such as Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuna, Jett Williams, and Ronny Mauricio

• Mauricio still hasn’t resumed baseball activities, but Stearns said he appears to be “headed in the right direction” after having a really good week

• Stearns also met with SNY’s Andy Martino to discuss last year’s success, Carlos Mendoza, the free agency budget, and so much more in an exclusive interview

• Joe DeMayo and Connor Rogers react to Stearns’ comments thus far at the meetings and breakdown the early signing on the latest edition of The Mets Pod

• The dynamic duo also debates how high the Mets can drive up the final price for Juan Soto this offseason

• Speaking of Soto, Yankees GM Brian Cashman was asked about the Mets’ pursuit of the superstar outfielder

• Additionally, he revealed that the Yanks have indeed checked in on Pete Alonso early on in the free agency process