When it comes to Steve Cohen and his current tenure as Mets owner, a few things are true. He’s helped change the club’s reputation from a laughingstock to a serious postseason contender. Queens has also become a desirable location for top free agents. And last, but most certainly not least, he’s willing to spend what it takes to put a winner on the field.
All of these things make him a hero among Mets fans. It also puts a target on his back as a villain for those annoyed by what he’s doing. And what’s most annoying for some MLB owners is how much money he’s spent on player talent the last couple of winters.