NEW YORK — New York Mets owner Steve Cohen offered as much optimism as he could reasonably muster that his team will turn things around in time to salvage a postseason berth this year. But while Cohen is hopeful — as a Mets fan and as a man who has made it no secret that he's losing money on the team's record payroll — he is neither delusional nor prone to sugarcoating. He didn't get to the position where he could afford to buy a franchise by being unable to make clear-eyed assessments and the difficult decisions they often necessitate.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks at a press conference prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on June 28, 2023 in New York City. NEW YORK — New York Mets owner Steve Cohen offered as much optimism as he could reasonably muster that his team will turn things around in time to salvage a postseason berth this year.
“Obviously, you want to stay competitive. You still want to take advantage of opportunities,” Cohen said. “Once again, it's a case-by-case situation. I haven't really developed my thinking on that. If it turns out we don't improve, and I'm looking at ‘24 with a similar team one year older, for a veteran team? Probably not a great place to be.
“I’ve been clear from day one that I'm still looking for a president of baseball ops,” Cohen said. “Billy knows that. I've had that conversation with him. He’s supportive.” To illustrate this, Cohen considered the starting rotation. He tried to give his team an edge by employing the two highest paid players in the sport: a couple of established aces in Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, who are 40 and 38, respectively, and who have let the team down as often as they’ve delivered this season.
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