When the New York Mets officially introduced Steve Cohen as the team’s new owner in November, he made it clear that this would be a new era in Mets history: “I can promise you that we will act as a major team in the market.” , he assured. He said all the other right things. That would let baseball people make baseball decisions. They would invest more in their analysis department and player development staff. Mostly, Mets fans appreciated that they could almost relate to a man with an estimated net worth of $ 14.5 billion, because he, like them, is a tough guy: he attended his first Mets game in 1963, when he team was still playing in the old Polo. Reasons.
For nearly two months since then, Mets fans have been waiting for this box office move. It finally arrived Thursday, with the acquisition of superstar football field Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco of Cleveland in exchange for infields Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez and two possible ones. Lindor is obviously one of the best players in the world, a two-time Gold Glove winner who is also just one of four short steps in MLB history with at least three home throw seasons. At 27, he is in the first of his career. He is a franchised player, not only for his skill on the field, but also for that famous smile as wide as the Whitestone Bridge and the endless engine and enthusiasm. He wins games, sells tickets and brings spectators.