Mets' Steven Cohen's Kyle Tucker comment has aged very poorly amid Dodgers deal

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Mets' Steven Cohen's Kyle Tucker comment has aged very poorly amid Dodgers deal image

The New York Mets were in the hunt for Kyle Tucker this offseason, being among the three teams most likely to pursue the free-agent outfielder alongside the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

There had been speculation with Tucker to the Mets and Blue Jays in recent days, but not as much with the Dodgers. That's what made the report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, that Tucker is signing with the Dodgers, come out of nowhere.

But, for Mets owner Steven Cohen, this Tucker decision stings a lot more than just losing out on the player. Earlier in the night, Cohen posted on Twitter/x about Tucker's free agency, alluding to asking fans to let him know when Tucker makes a decision. Well, Cohen's been hearing about Tucker's decision, but it's just not the one he was hoping for.

Mets' Steven Cohen's Kyle Tucker comments age very poorly

"Let me know when you see smoke," Cohen posted on social media Thursday night. That post came at 6:57 p.m., and around two hours or so later, Tucker made his decision, signing with the Dodgers and not the Mets.

The Mets were reported to have a $50 million per-year contract on the table for Tucker, which was not a small amount.

But Tucker ended up signing with the Dodgers on A $60 million AAV deal, beating the Mets' lofty number by $10 million per-year, and going four seasons for a total of $240 million over four years.

It's a ridiculous offer from the Dodgers, and it's easy to see why Tucker accepted it. But, from the Mets' perspective, and especially Cohen's, this has been a disaster.

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Not only did they lose Edwin Diaz, their beloved closer, to the Dodgers, but they've now seen Tucker, a player they were very strong suitors for, turn down their offer and sign with the Dodgers.

Cohen has been willing to spend, but they've not been able to bring in much high-end talent this offseason. Even Pete Alonso has left to join the Baltimore Orioles.

This comment from Cohen hasn't aged well at all, and for the Mets, it's emblematic of how the offseason has gone so far. They're linked to top players, feel like they have a decent chance, and then hear they're out.

Even if Cohen and the Mets turn to Cody Bellinger or another top free agent, the sting of losing Tucker to the Dodgers, along with this comment from Cohen, which riled up the fanbase, will be a lasting image of this offseason for the Mets.

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