When the New York Mets landed Juan Soto, it had Steve Cohen’s fingerprints all over it. The billionaire owner played a pivotal role in bringing the superstar to Queens, flexing his influence and resources to make it happen. When it comes to Pete Alonso, things followed a similar script.
The Meeting That Changed Everything For The Mets
Negotiations between the Mets and Alonso were tough, and Cohen was the first to tell you about that during the Amazin’ Day festivities. It was business as usual, numbers getting thrown back and forth, positions being staked out.