This has been something that's a long time coming for Mets fans. Earlier this week, the New York Mets announced that they have a new owner. Steve Cohen has now bought the Mets, for an eye popping $2.4 Billion. This was Cohen's third try to buy the team, and second time it was announced. He tried in December of last year to buy the team, but it fell through.
Now that Cohen owns the team, what does this mean for the team?
Well, for one thing, it could mean an influx of money. In the time of the Wilpon's ownership, the Mets have had two division titles, and one World Series appearances. For years, the Mets have been known for being on the cheap. And that's not even the half of it. The team has made so many bad public relations and personnel decisions over the years, it makes the fanbase sick. So now there's a glimmer of hope and belief that Cohen can help get the Mets going on the right track.
He's had a stake in the team since 2012 and has been trying to take control of the team for some time now. This deal is actually a little less than what he originally put in for the club. The last deal they had in place was for $2.6 Billion, but ended up agreeing on the purchase for $2.4 Billion. So we know, as fans, that the money is there from Cohen. He has even stated that he's a Mets fan, so it gives a silver lining of hope, in my mind, that he'd be willing to invest and make the product on the field better.
Some believe that, once Cohen does finally get approval for the purchase of the team, that he may make changes right away to the front office. Not exactly a smart idea to make the change that quickly into taking over the team. Let Cohen get going in his first year owning the team to see where his product is at, before going out and making major shift in the front office.
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