Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

The New York Mets are focusing on the future after a trade deadline sell-off that included aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander showed the team is waving the white flag on the 2023 season.  It’s a disappointment for the franchise and its fan base after owner Steve Cohen was aggressive to build off a 101-win… Continue reading Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

Mets’ Steve Cohen explains trade deadline moves: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

The New York Mets appeared to wave the white flag on the 2023 season as it traded key acquisitions over the last two seasons in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in a matter of days. New York started the season with an opening day payroll of $336.6 million. With the Mets struggling by the trade… Continue reading Mets’ Steve Cohen explains trade deadline moves: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

Max Scherzer reveals Mets focused on ‘2025-26’ after conversations with GM Billy Eppler, owner Steve Cohen

New York Mets GM Billy Eppler said that just because veteran ace Max Scherzer was dealt to the Texas Rangers prior to the MLB trade deadline, it did not mean the team was in rebuild mode.  Well, Scherzer seems to think otherwise.  “I talked to Billy,” Scherzer said to The Athletic. “”I was like, ‘OK,… Continue reading Max Scherzer reveals Mets focused on ‘2025-26’ after conversations with GM Billy Eppler, owner Steve Cohen