Juan Soto, Steve Cohen and New York Mets

Steve Cohen: Mets 'Blew Through' Payroll Projections After $765M Juan Soto Contract
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Steve Cohen’s Juan Soto coup has changed a 40-year trend in New York baseball
As war of words go, the cross-state exchange between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge was more peaceful monks sharing a vow of silence than Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar.
Steve Cohen opens up about expectations after signing Juan Soto
The New York Mets were largely flying underneath radars roughly 12 months ago after team president of baseball operations David Stearns spent the offseason making what many viewed as underwhelming moves.
Mets owner Steve Cohen opens up about payroll: ‘Pretty hefty’ — and growing
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets owner Steve Cohen once again revealed that he’d eventually like to see his team stay below the “Cohen Tax.”
Is there any way to trade the Ricketts family for Mets owner Steve Cohen?
The Dodgers spent $103 million in luxury tax penalties last season (the Cubs spent $570,000). They currently have seven players with nine-figure contracts. As MLB commissioner Rob Manfred rightly pointed out the other day, the Dodgers are not the problem.
Steve Cohen Sets Clear Expectations for the Mets Following Juan Soto Trade
After a trip to the NLCS last season, the New York Mets entered spring training this week with immense expectations following an offseason in which owner Steve Cohen made significant moves. Cohen opened his wallet to make major additions to the roster,
Steve Cohen's verdict on Mets after Juan Soto, Pete Alonso signings
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is hyped for the season after signing both Juan Soto and Pete Alonso this winter.
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.
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.
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
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. “I’d like to get below the Cohen tax,” Cohen said Tuesday,
Mike Lupica: Combine Juan Soto with Francisco Lindor and Mets are the best act in town
So the Mets get Soto and Mets fans get him and you know who else gets Soto? The best all-around ballplayer in town and pretty ...
Juan Soto smacks home run in first Mets at-bat
Juan Soto properly introduces himself to Mets fans with an exciting first at-bat in Saturday's spring training game ...
Juan Soto’s generous gesture towards Brett Baty proves he’s a perfect fit for Mets clubhouse
Juan Soto left the New York Yankees in part because of the team's failure to build strong relationships, and that doesn't ...