Familiarize yourself with Steve Cohen. The complexion of the New York Mets will change when he assumes full ownership within the next five years. Of course, all pending approval from Major League Baseball, the billionaire investor and hedge fund manager will have total control of the Mets.
But don’t expect his 80 percent of shares with the ballclub to make an impact anytime soon. Mets fans will have to be patient; Fred and Jeff Wilpon are not going anywhere.
As much as this bombshell has been the story, more noted because it seemed the Wilpons would be in control for an eternity, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen will report Sunday to Fred and Jeff at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.