During Steve Cohen‘s introductory press conference, aired on SNY, he told fans and the media exactly what they wanted to hear. The New York Mets owner immediately distinguished himself from the Wilpons noting key differences.
He promised he would leave baseball operations decisions to the experts, provide a major market payroll, and that the mediocrity isn’t who he is. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
He and Sandy Alderson also said that manager Luis Rojas is likely to return for the 2020 season. Showing an understanding of the situation that led to his poor season that the Wilpons often didn’t.