According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Bill de Blasio has a say in the sale of the New York Mets. When the Wilpons signed their 2006 lease agreement with the city for Citi Field, they added in a clause that could give the Mayor a voice. This clause only triggers if the person trying to buy the Mets has committed a felony.
Of course, in 2006, nobody thought this would be an issue. But in 2020, it’s now given Mayor de Blasio complete control over the potential sale of the Mets.
Steve Cohen has never been found guilty of a felony.