New York Mets owner Steve Cohen opened his checkbook like never before for Juan Soto this winter, committing to a

When billionaire hedge-fund owner Steve Cohen became the owner of the New York Mets in September 2020, Mets fans were hopeful that this changing of the guard would signal a new era in terms of their beloved franchise's future.

The New York Mets have been one of the most impressive teams in the MLB early this season, sitting atop the league with a 20-9 record. With a commanding lead in the NL East, the Mets are looking every bit like the World Series contender they were expected to be.