One year ago today — Sept. 14, 2020 — the New York Mets tweeted an announcement that changed the trajectory of the franchise. Steve Cohen purchased a majority stake in the club, removing the Wilpons from the equation almost completely.
Sterling Partners sign agreement with Steve Cohen. #Mets pic.twitter.com/ogzUcLFkeQ
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 14, 2020
The announcement immediately gave Mets fans hope that the team would turn the corner from an era of financial insecurity. And the moves made after Cohen took over gave indications that the Mets would finally act like a bit market team.