M. Donald Scott Havens is leaving the Mets. Is it me or do Steve and Alex go through a lot of execs? Isn’t everything groovy in Queens? Why wouldn’t someone want to be the President of Business Operations?
Here’s the line the mainstream media is glossing over.
we ultimately had differing perspectives on long-term strategy
Who knows, maybe M. Donald Scott was the one thinking about all the nonsense and Steve is like “what if we just played organ music and Saturday day games?” I believe in Steve, I bet Steve is like “what if Mr. Met didn’t do pushups with a dance team.” Maybe Steve is the one asking “why did we open a store in Union Square?”
By the way Steve, this is Year 5 of your Year 5 plan and your team is in second place. There are no more excuses. Your timetable. Your plan. Your hires. This is not on the Wilpons. No excuses. A tickertape parade or failure. No excuses. No “anything can happen in the playoffs.” No excuses. World Series Champions is the only option.
“If I don’t win a World Series in the next 3-5 years… I would consider that slightly disappointing,” – Steve Cohen November 2020.
I’m not devastated, I’m disappointed,” – Tom Glavine, 2007
Anyway I am confident Steve’s next hire will work out.
Year 5 Steve.
FLUSHING, N.Y., May 27, 2025 – The New York Mets today announced that Scott Havens, who served as President of Business Operations since 2023, will be stepping down.
“Scott has played a key role in driving progress across the Mets organization,” said Mets Owner, Chairman and CEO Steve Cohen. “I’m grateful for the impact he’s had during his time with us. While we ultimately had differing perspectives on long-term strategy, I wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
“It has been an incredible honor to serve this franchise. I am proud of what we have accomplished together,” said Scott Havens. “I remain a passionate, long-term supporter of the Mets and will be cheering on the team’s continued success.”
The Mets plan to announce the new President of Business Operations shortly and will work with Scott to ensure a smooth and collaborative transition.