Mets, Steve Cohen

Even Steve Cohen Is Shocked at How Much Money the Mets Spent This Offseason
His biggest splash came in this past offseason, when the Mets brought in superstar Juan Soto on a staggering 15-year, $765 million contract that was more than 22 other MLB teams spent combined and made him the highest-paid player in sports.
Mets owner Steve Cohen would like to be more measured in his spending
After turning the New York Mets into baseball’s biggest spender, owner Steve Cohen would like to see his team build more economically through its farm system.
Steve Cohen: Mets ‘blew through’ expected team payroll growth this offseason
"I've always wanted to be a little more measured in payroll growth, and then we get there and it's never quite there,” Cohen said Tuesday.
Is Steve Cohen right to call out Mets fans over poor 2024 attendance?
It's important to take Cohen's statements with a grain of salt. While he is (mostly) correct that the Mets finished 17th in average home attendance during the 2024 season (29,484 fans per game), the team was well on its way to the postseason by the series he referenced in his example.
Mets’ Steve Cohen still spending despite tax threshold named after him: ‘It always seems like ballplayers are more expensive than I think’
They say that New York City loves to hate on Los Angeles, while Los Angeles doesn’t even think about New York City. The Los Angeles Dodgers are living rent free in the heads of the New York baseball teams right now for good reason.
Steve Cohen: Mets 'Blew Through' Payroll Projections After $765M Juan Soto Contract
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Steve Cohen wants more after Mets’ deep playoff run in 2024
Reaching the postseason will be considered the barometer of success, and if the Mets reach the October tournament enough, Cohen is taking the approach that his will eventually be the last team standing. Juan Soto is the top attraction, with Pete Alonso back to provide lineup protection for the Mets’ newest star.
Mets owner Steve Cohen would like to be more measured in his spending and build champion through farm system
After signing Juan Soto to a record $765 million, 15-year contract and reaching deals with Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas, and others, Cohen estimated his team’s payroll at $325 million.
Mets’ Steve Cohen gives thoughts on Jose Iglesias situation
New York's billionaire owner refuses to overrule his baseball operations staff, who have so far declined to bring Iglesias back.
Steve Cohen Discusses Mets’ Long-Term Spending Plans
Mets owner Steve Cohen spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning, discussing the organization’s spending outlook after another huge offseason. Cohen acknowledged that a winter involving a record-setting Juan Soto contract and retaining Sean Manaea and Pete Alonso pushed spending beyond his initial expectations.
Steve Cohen wants to lower Mets' payroll to 'more normal spending level'
Mets' major-league salaries are at about $325 million, which Cohen said is significantly higher than what he wanted
Pete Alonso hypes up Steve Cohen-owned NY TGL squad with Mets-flavored intro
Perhaps it’s a sign of things to come for the Mets. Pete Alonso appeared to bring Steve Cohen’s TGL team a stroke of good ...
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Mets' Steve Cohen puts MLB on notice with Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headed toward free agency
The Mets signed shortstop Francisco Lindor to a 10-year contract extension that could be worth up to $341M before the start ...
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“You’re Still Breathing”: Steve Cohen Reveals He Was Caught Off-Guard by Scott Boras’ Surreal Act During Pete Alonso Talks
American sports agent Scott Boras’ unique act has taken Steve Cohen by surprise! The post “You’re Still Breathing”: Steve ...