A Year In Steve Cohen Tweets
The much maligned Twitter profile of Mets owner Steve Cohen has brought Mets fans a lot of joy and heartache.
Cohen has been more involved with fans than any owner in baseball. At times it’s led to criticism and at times he’s broken news that all Mets fans want to hear.
Now let us look back on a year of Steve Cohen’s tweets.
Jan. 7
I know this trade seems to creating excitement but let’s get back to what matters – the black jerseys
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) January 7, 2021
Cohen had his mind focused on something else the day the Mets traded for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. Not only did he secure an MVP-caliber player, but the Mets also brought back their black jerseys.
Jan. 19
We have terminated Jared Porter this morning . In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it.There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior.
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) January 19, 2021
Cohen’s first scandal as the owner came only a few months after buying the team. The Mets terminated general manager Jared Porter immediately after a repeated history of sexual harassment in the workplace came forward.
Jan. 29
Anyway back to the Mets
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) January 29, 2021
Cohen returned his focus to the baseball team he owned and not a Twitter dispute with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy over Cohen’s investment firm’s role during the incredulous rise of GameStop stock in late January.
Mar. 26-30
What do think Lindor will accept? I’m going to crowdsource the answer
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 26, 2021
Chicken Parm
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 28, 2021
Lindor is a heckuva player and a great guy . I hope he decides to sign
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 30, 2021
The saga that had every Mets fan on the edge of their seats. Cohen used Twitter as his outlet to inform and interact with fans over the negotiations with Francisco Lindor.
Chicken parm was what Lindor ordered when he and Cohen went out to dinner to discuss the eventual record-setting extension they’d agree to.
Apr. 6
See , that was easy
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) April 7, 2021
It’s official. Lindor would be a New York Met for the next decade.
Apr. 22
If you are down to me we are in trouble. This offense will get going
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) April 22, 2021
The offense did not get going.
May 16
We are banged up here . It’s going to be a tough stretch here . We will get through this . Keep the faith
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) May 17, 2021
They did not get through it.
June 1
I’m noticing a lot less complaining when the team is doing well.
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) June 1, 2021
The Mets went 50-64 after this tweet.
June 12
Winner , winner, I’m in the mood for a sweep
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) June 12, 2021
The Mets lost their next game and did not sweep.
July 6
Hang in there everybody , we are going to play tonight
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) July 7, 2021
Well , game is canceled . We tried but the weather didn’t cooperate . My sincere apologies
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) July 7, 2021
Lol. Turns out a meteorologist’s job is much harder than anyone thought.
August 1
Education time – Baseball draft picks are worth up to 5x their slot value to clubs .I never shy away from investments that can make me that type of return.
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) August 1, 2021
Cohen said the quiet part out loud as the Mets failed to sign top draft pick Kumar Rocker to a deal. This tweet by Cohen is not being used as part of the ongoing labor negotiations as evidence of owners admittance to the unfair system set up in major league baseball.
August 8
I just visited the players in the clubhouse. They are ready and in a good frame of mind for this game
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) August 8, 2021
The Mets lost 3-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Zack Wheeler threw a complete game.
August 18
It’s hard to understand how professional hitters can be this unproductive.The best teams have a more disciplined approach.The slugging and OPS numbers don’t lie.
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) August 18, 2021
Cohen calls out his players as the Mets continue to slip further and further out of the playoff race. Some of those players (Dominic Smith, Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, J.D. Davis) could be in a different uniform next season.
August 29
I miss the days when the biggest controversy was the black jerseys
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) August 30, 2021
Remember the thumbs down situation?
November 24
I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player’s agent.I guess words and promises don’t matter.
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) November 24, 2021
Don’t piss off Cohen. Thanks to Steven Matz and his agent the Mets went out and immediately signed Starling Marte, Mark Canha, Eduardo Escobar, and Max Scherzer.
December 18
I’m pleased to announce Buck Showalter as the new manager of the New York Mets
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) December 18, 2021
Cohen confirms the Mets hiring of Buck Showalter before anyone else. Reportedly he was so excited about the hiring that he released the information two days early.
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