Steve Cohen's Mets expectations aren't high enough

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.
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.
Steve Cohen: Mets 'Blew Through' Payroll Projections After $765M Juan Soto Contract
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Mets owner Steve Cohen breaks silence about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for next season
With an already talent-stacked roster for the upcoming MLB season, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen shared his thoughts on Toronto Blue Jays standout Vladimir Guerrero Jr. There was plenty of speculation about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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’ 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.
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.
Why was Mets' attendance down in 2024? Fans offer Steve Cohen a few reasons
Owner Steve Cohen griped Tuesday about last year's 9.5% drop, so we asked a few fans their thoughts on the matter.
Mets owner Steve Cohen opens up about payroll: ‘Pretty hefty’ — and growing
Mets owner Steve Cohen once again revealed that he’d eventually like to see his team stay below the “Cohen Tax.” The competitive balance tax (CBT) negotiated in the 2022 collective bargaining agreement was intended to curb spending for teams like the Mets,
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How to watch New York Mets Spring Training opener today: Time, TV channel, free live stream
Four months after the Mets made it to the NLCS, they’ll return to the field with the biggest free agent in MLB history. Juan Soto and the Mets will host the Houston Astros Saturday at 1:10 p.m. ET.
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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“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 ...