At the very least, Carlos Correa’s free agency saga resulted in a historical footnote: the infielder became the first player in Major League Baseball’s history to sign two $300 million+ contracts within a week. This morning, Correa signed a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets. In a …
Read More »Steve Cohen funding Mets’ historic payroll
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has gone on a historic spending spree this offseason in MLB free agency. Cohen is the richest owner in baseball. He bought the Mets in 2020 for $2.4 billion. When he took over the team he told fans that he expects …
Read More »Mets Make Major Moves
With the loss of Jacob deGrom to the Texas Rangers, the Mets seemed to be in dire straights. Losing the best pitcher of his era (when healthy) would seemingly crush any franchise, especially when said pitcher talks about their exciting vision and goal of winning the World Series at his …
Read More »MLB is Back in Full Swing
Major League Baseball is officially back. There were questions as to whether there would be a MLB season after games were canceled and owners and players could not come to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. Now, both parties have a new agreement in place and the free agency …
Read More »Alderson Pleased with New York’s Start to 2021
New York Mets’ General Manager Sandy Alderson says he has higher expectations for the team in 2021. “Bottom line is,” he said, “We need to win games.” New York Mets owner Steve Cohen attends a news conference at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field, the home of the Mets, …
Read More »Luis Rojas, High Hopes and Big Acquisitions
The Steve Ballmer effect is hitting the Big Apple. When Microsoft’s CEO acquired one of the most dysfunctional teams in NBA history, he brought in a cultural revolution. The Clippers were struggling and nothing compared to their inner city rivals and 18-time champion, the Los Angeles Lakers. Once rebranded with …
Read More »Lindor open to contract extension and being a leader for the Mets
Francisco Lindor is a New York Met — there’s no denying it since new owner Steve Cohen traded for him Thursday. But the question remains: how long will “Mr. Smile” stay in Queens? The four-time All-Star shortstop will become a free agent following the 2021 season. And he’s open to …
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