New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is facing criticism from within his own household due to the team's disappointing performance this season. Cohen, who bought a controlling stake in the Mets in 2020, shared that he is "getting ripped around the dinner table" by family members, including his wife Alex and son Griffin, who are also avid fans.
"We're feeling the same thing our fans are feeling," Cohen told The Post. "And listen, the weight of responsibility on my shoulders is because I came in and said I wanted to do something great for New York, and I'm failing."
The hedge fund manager has seen the Mets reach the playoffs only twice since his ownership began. While acknowledging positive moments, Cohen expressed a desire for consistent success.
"That little adversity gets me focused, and I'm focused now," Cohen stated. "I give a lot of rope, and now I got to pull in some rope and figure out how to improve things."
Cohen indicated he is reassessing decision-making processes that led to the team's current standing. The recent firing of manager Carlos Mendoza, who started the season 34-47 with the team in last place in the NL East despite one of MLB's highest payrolls, appears to be part of this reevaluation.
He also noted that some outcomes may be due to unpredictable factors, such as injuries, citing Francisco Lindor's two-month absence with a calf strain as an example. Despite these challenges, Cohen affirmed his continued belief in President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, stating Stearns is not facing dismissal.