New York Mets 2011 Banter

BigAsh · 05-06-2011, 12:27 PM

"As the Mets Turn..." way better than a soap opera....

The latest from the 'only the Mets' file

Posted on: May 6, 2011 1

2 pm
Edited on: May 6, 2011 1

6 pm

It's almost as if the Mets don't want to be overshadowed by the Dodgers in ownership nuttiness.

Or maybe it's that they can't go more than a few days without an "only the Mets" moment.

Friday, the New York Post reported that a guy named Steve Cohen is the front-runner to buy a minority stake in the Mets.

Also Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported on its front page that a guy named Steve Cohen is the subject of a government investigation, because trades made in one of his accounts were suggested by two former employees who pled guilty to insider trading.

Yep, same Steve Cohen.

You really can't make this stuff up, can you?

So the Wilpons, who are in financial trouble because of their involvement with Bernard Madoff, are now going to sell a stake in their business to a guy under investigation for shady financial dealings?

At least Cohen, who runs the SAC Capital hedge fund, seems to have real money. Forbes estimates his net worth at $8 billion, and the Journal said makes $1 billion a year.

To be fair, the Mets insisted to the Post that there is no front-runner.

Then again, these are the Mets.

LOVE THE METS!!

05-06-2011, 12:27 PM	#11
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,057 Trading: (46)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter "As the Mets Turn..." way better than a soap opera.... The latest from the 'only the Mets' file Posted on: May 6, 2011 12 pm Edited on: May 6, 2011 16 pm It's almost as if the Mets don't want to be overshadowed by the Dodgers in ownership nuttiness. Or maybe it's that they can't go more than a few days without an "only the Mets" moment. Friday, the New York Post reported that a guy named Steve Cohen is the front-runner to buy a minority stake in the Mets. Also Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported on its front page that a guy named Steve Cohen is the subject of a government investigation, because trades made in one of his accounts were suggested by two former employees who pled guilty to insider trading. Yep, same Steve Cohen. You really can't make this stuff up, can you? So the Wilpons, who are in financial trouble because of their involvement with Bernard Madoff, are now going to sell a stake in their business to a guy under investigation for shady financial dealings? At least Cohen, who runs the SAC Capital hedge fund, seems to have real money. Forbes estimates his net worth at $8 billion, and the Journal said makes $1 billion a year. To be fair, the Mets insisted to the Post that there is no front-runner. Then again, these are the Mets. LOVE THE METS!! __________________ Keith