Hedge-fund billionaire Steve Cohen is about to pass all of MLB’s hurdles to become the owner of the New York Mets. On Friday, he’s expected to pass the owners’ vote, which would normally finalize the sale of the team.
That’s not the case with this sale. New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has the right to deny the sale to Steve Cohen based on a clause in the land agreement for Citi Field. The New York Post is reporting that Mayor de Blasio is actively attempting to kill the sale of the team.