Mets’ David Stearns tipping hand that team’s core has to change

It appears that David Stearns realizes that his New York Mets cannot win the World Series with some of their current, prominent core members.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that starting pitcher Kodai Senga, second baseman Jeff McNeil, and left fielder Brandon Nimmo are going to be shopped on the trade market this winter. It confirms that the president of baseball operations is not just looking to part ways with some of the younger players, such as Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, and Luisangel Acuña.

Senga's inclusion in trade talks should not come as much of a surprise. Injuries held him out for all but five innings two years ago before a hamstring issue derailed what had been a hot first half of the season. Upon his return, his production plummeted to the tune of a 6.56 ERA over his final eight