Cohen buying the Mets (Post # 134, Team to be put up for auction)

[The Futurist]

But the totally legitimate NY Post said deblasio was going to hold up the sale? Hopefully this slip up in reporting doesnt damage their sterling reputation

I don't read the NYP but it seems that deBlasio could have held things up, even after the owners' approval, and even if he was doomed to lose in court. A delay of even a few weeks in this offseason would have sucked for us. I wonder if deblasio realized there was no way he could look good or "win" if he continued to withhold support. Also, when Cohen announced the $ for NYC small businesses and Citifield employees, it was both altruistic and politically brilliant. Anyone who got in the way of the sale was, in effect, getting in the way of relief for NY's working class.

[Daaaarryyl]

But the totally legitimate NY Post said deblasio was going to hold up the sale? Hopefully this slip up in reporting doesnt damage their sterling reputation

[Sick Of It All]

https://twitter.com/anthonydicomo/st...013249024?s=21

[Sick Of It All]

https://twitter.com/deeshathosar/sta...056280578?s=21

3 voted no.

[MetsKnicks]

Today is the first day I really believe that we are about to taste the good life. I wish I didn't move to the west coast right as the cavalry arrived. Hope to get to some SF or Seattle games next year if there is such a thing as 2021

[GottaBelieve]

I came for the champaigne.

Seriously fellas where hell is the bubbly?!?


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[Paulie6986]

I am drunk with happiness.

Finally, a new era in NY Mets history has begun. Go get 'em Cohen. It's our time now guys!

[The Futurist]

https://twitter.com/deeshathosar/sta...056280578?s=21

3 voted no.

I sense that Reinsdorf legit doesn't like him for whatever reason but I doubt the other 2 voted no for moral reasons. My guess is they are afraid that his aggressive spending will force salaries up league-wide (probably true) adding another big player to make life difficult for smaller market teams, something they never had to worry about with the Wilpons.

[Sick Of It All]

https://twitter.com/nypost_mets/stat...950815746?s=21

[The Futurist]

Just a hunch, but the prompt and effusive congratulatory notes from Edgardo Alfonzo and Mike Piazza make me think they will have a role in the new regime. Maybe only as ambassadors, but I really hope Alfonzo gets something more, because he's a valuable baseball mind.

[Sick Of It All]

I am sure they have met him multiple times over the last few years.

[rebuilding]

Just a hunch, but the prompt and effusive congratulatory notes from Edgardo Alfonzo and Mike Piazza make me think they will have a role in the new regime. Maybe only as ambassadors, but I really hope Alfonzo gets something more, because he's a valuable baseball mind.

Was Edgardo let go as a minor league coach last year? Probably not thrilled with Jeffy after that

[Sick Of It All]

He was still king of a NL organization representative.

I just hope that the bobble heads are still out of the plan, but instead of just 20k, make 40k so you don’t have to be early and make a damn line.

[Rocco Hardball]

This new ERA of Mets baseball is going to be fun to watch in both the Summer and Winter. I am excited just to have a chance to shop outside of the dollar store for once.

[The Futurist]

Was Edgardo let go as a minor league coach last year? Probably not thrilled with Jeffy after that

Still with them but they made it clear he was no longer a part of their larger plans. Over the past 5 years the Wilpons did little to celebrate the team's legacy. I bet Cohen has a Seaver statue up in April.