Of all the MLB teams, the New York Mets have surprised the most this season. But it didn’t happen overnight. After taking ownership of the Mets, Steve Cohen made some smart investments in 2022 free agency. Even Yankees legend Alex ‘A-Rod‘ Rodriguez thinks Cohen totally transformed the Mets.
Besides being a baseball legend, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez is one of the wisest minds in the game. Even after years of retirement, the Yankees legend has a better understanding of the game than few. current players and managers.
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Having played for over 20 years in Major League Baseball, A-Rod knows what needs to be done in baseball to make it an even better game. Recently at a conference, the Yankees legend praised Mets owner Steve Cohen.
Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez thinks Steve Cohen and Buck Showalter transformed the Mets
Speaking of the Mets, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez praised Steve Cohen for bringing the right people and believing in his team. A-Rod also applauded Buck Showalter for his management skills. He even compared Showalter to iconic NFL manager Nick Saban.
“We’re talking about Steve Cohen… One of the wealthiest owners in the sport, but one of the wealthiest when it comes to deploying capital analytics. But what he did differently is he also brought in Buck Showalter, who is a scholar and an old school guy. Reminds me of Nick Saban,said A-Rod.
“So the combination of analytics and old school, I think, is just perfect,” Rod added.
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The New York Mets are rioting this season. The Buck Showalter-led team is the only MLB team not to lose a single series in 2022. With 19 won out of 28 games, the Mets are atop the National League East.
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Given their current form, do you think the Mets can win the World Series this season?