Steve Cohen's New York Empire Plans Pivot After Historic Juan Soto Deal
Steve Cohen's New York Mets secured Juan Soto from the New York Yankees in a historic $765 million, 15-year contract - the largest in sports history. During negotiations, Cohen expressed his "civic duty" to transform the Mets into the more respected team in the Subway series.
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Beyond baseball, Cohen has partnered with Hard Rock International to bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses, expected to be awarded by end of 2025. Their proposed $8 billion Metropolitan Park project at Citi Field would feature:
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- 20 acres of green space
- 5 acres of athletic fields
- Playground facilities
- Major transit improvements
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