In search of their first World Series title since 1986, the Mets lost to the Dodgers in last year’s NL Championship Series. After signing Juan Soto and others, Cohen estimated his team’s payroll at $325 million.
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Outlook: After a negotiation that was more difficult than that of Juan Soto – per Steve Cohen – Alonso is back where he belongs at first base for the Mets. One reason it was so difficult for the two sides to strike a deal is because Alonso’s profile has more holes than it did a few years ago.
The New York Yankees got rid of their facial hair policy, which is a step in the right direction. However, they haven't done much about the team policy Juan Soto hated most.
Since taking over as owner of the New York Mets in 2020, Steve Cohen has been quite clear that he is ready to spend the team into greatness. His biggest splash came in this past offseason, when the Mets brought in superstar Juan Soto on a staggering 15-year,
Pete Alonso discusses meeting with Steve Cohen and David Stearns to sign back with the Mets, the energy of the 2024 postseason, Juan Soto and more Stay logged in. The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.
While the money certainly didn't hurt, Juan Soto has made abundantly clear that he chose for New York Mets for lots of reasons that didn't have anything to do with the 15-year, $765 million contract he was handed by Steve Cohen.
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 on what Juan Soto can bring to the Mets as a player and for the fans, plus having Pete Alonso back in New York this season
Signing Juan Soto was only the start of the budget-shattering spending spree undertaken by Mets owner Steve Cohen in the offseason.
In the Steve Cohen era, however, the Mets have tried taking New York City for themselves. The Mets are fresh off an NLCS appearance and signed perennial MVP candidate Juan Soto away from the Yankees this winter.
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