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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#961 » by Stannis » Thu Feb 6, 2020 9:58 pm

What kind of late demands/requirements were the Wilpons making?
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#962 » by HarthorneWingo » Fri Feb 7, 2020 4:42 am

Stannis wrote:What kind of late demands/requirements were the Wilpons making?


I caught a little of WFAN in the car today. From what I heard it was that the Wilpons insisted that Jeff maintain full operational control for the next 5 years and that, thereafter, he would get "a say" - whatever that means - in all future transactions. In other words, Jeff knows not what to do with his stinking life other than fck with our team. So Cohen, correcting IMO, say "Fck you! You're not taking my almost $3 billion and Jeff runs the team." I don't blame him. The Wilpons are taking a beating on social medial. Rob Manfred is, obviously, not happy. I expect him to step in and try and smooth this out. We'll see if that's even possible. One thing is for certain, the Wilpons are strapped for money.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#963 » by Stannis » Fri Feb 7, 2020 4:07 pm

That was a sick deal for the Wilpons. You get billions of dollars and still get to be with the team for 5 years. What more do they want? It's like they are trying to sell the team to some sucker and still be the hnic.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#964 » by Stannis » Fri Feb 7, 2020 4:38 pm

Apparently they are looking for another buyer?

I don't think they are going to get a bigger deal than Cohen's.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#965 » by Lord Commander » Fri Feb 7, 2020 5:27 pm

Stannis wrote:Apparently they are looking for another buyer?

I don't think they are going to get a bigger deal than Cohen's.


Not only that, they won't find anyone to assume majority ownership while leaving Jeff in charge. So stupid...
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#966 » by Stannis » Fri Feb 7, 2020 5:28 pm

Wilpons basically:

I want you to buy 80% of the team and hold all the liability of a sports team, but I'm still the owner. Ok?
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#967 » by HarthorneWingo » Fri Feb 7, 2020 5:34 pm

Stannis wrote:Apparently they are looking for another buyer?

I don't think they are going to get a bigger deal than Cohen's.


No big money person is going to just hand over their money to the Wilpons, of all people, and all them to continue to have control. They are out of their minds.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#968 » by reub » Sat Feb 8, 2020 1:16 am

HarthorneWingo wrote:
Stannis wrote:Apparently they are looking for another buyer?

I don't think they are going to get a bigger deal than Cohen's.


No big money person is going to just hand over their money to the Wilpons, of all people, and all them to continue to have control. They are out of their minds.


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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

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Stannis wrote:Apparently they are looking for another buyer?

I don't think they are going to get a bigger deal than Cohen's.


No big money person is going to just hand over their money to the Wilpons, of all people, and all them to continue to have control. They are out of their minds.


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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#970 » by Jalen Bluntson » Sat Feb 8, 2020 1:24 am

If you believe that...I got a NL MLB franchise to sell you. Prime location.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#971 » by HarthorneWingo » Sun Feb 9, 2020 3:28 am

Are We Ther Yet wrote:If you believe that...I got a NL MLB franchise to sell you. Prime location.



:lol: Who are you going to buy when you fail to win get to the WS this year?
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#972 » by HarthorneWingo » Mon Feb 10, 2020 6:44 am

So now the Wilpons are willing to sell the team outright with no preconditions. It's unclear whether there's anyone person or group of investors other than Cohen. I wonder if MLB got involved?

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-jeff-wilpon-fred-family-david-einhorn-steve-cohen-sale-20200208-pl7zc3j6rjcajb7d7mw4452zfe-story.html?__twitter_impression=true
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#973 » by Manhattan Project » Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:01 pm

Familia weight loss.
Botched selling of the team.
Botched hiring of the manager.
Delgado sign stealing due to notebooks.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#974 » by HarthorneWingo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:57 am

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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#975 » by Barcs » Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:09 pm

HarthorneWingo wrote:
Stannis wrote:What kind of late demands/requirements were the Wilpons making?


I caught a little of WFAN in the car today. From what I heard it was that the Wilpons insisted that Jeff maintain full operational control for the next 5 years and that, thereafter, he would get "a say" - whatever that means - in all future transactions. In other words, Jeff knows not what to do with his stinking life other than fck with our team. So Cohen, correcting IMO, say "Fck you! You're not taking my almost $3 billion and Jeff runs the team." I don't blame him. The Wilpons are taking a beating on social medial. Rob Manfred is, obviously, not happy. I expect him to step in and try and smooth this out. We'll see if that's even possible. One thing is for certain, the Wilpons are strapped for money.


Yeah, that sounds very idiotic. Why sell the majority of the team and still mandate control for 5 years after? Ain't nobody got time for that.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#976 » by BLACKFEET 2010 » Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:47 pm

Brodie wack for the twitter low blow to Wheeler.

And Stroman sounds like Burke/DSJ preseason.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#977 » by HarthorneWingo » Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:57 pm

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Stannis wrote:What kind of late demands/requirements were the Wilpons making?


I caught a little of WFAN in the car today. From what I heard it was that the Wilpons insisted that Jeff maintain full operational control for the next 5 years and that, thereafter, he would get "a say" - whatever that means - in all future transactions. In other words, Jeff knows not what to do with his stinking life other than fck with our team. So Cohen, correcting IMO, say "Fck you! You're not taking my almost $3 billion and Jeff runs the team." I don't blame him. The Wilpons are taking a beating on social medial. Rob Manfred is, obviously, not happy. I expect him to step in and try and smooth this out. We'll see if that's even possible. One thing is for certain, the Wilpons are strapped for money.


Yeah, that sounds very idiotic. Why sell the majority of the team and still mandate control for 5 years after? Ain't nobody got time for that.


Of course. Which is why are no preconditions anymore.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#978 » by Barcs » Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:51 am

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I caught a little of WFAN in the car today. From what I heard it was that the Wilpons insisted that Jeff maintain full operational control for the next 5 years and that, thereafter, he would get "a say" - whatever that means - in all future transactions. In other words, Jeff knows not what to do with his stinking life other than fck with our team. So Cohen, correcting IMO, say "Fck you! You're not taking my almost $3 billion and Jeff runs the team." I don't blame him. The Wilpons are taking a beating on social medial. Rob Manfred is, obviously, not happy. I expect him to step in and try and smooth this out. We'll see if that's even possible. One thing is for certain, the Wilpons are strapped for money.


Yeah, that sounds very idiotic. Why sell the majority of the team and still mandate control for 5 years after? Ain't nobody got time for that.


Of course. Which is why are no preconditions anymore.


Thank goodness. I wonder if there's a chance Cohen throws his hat back in the mix now, or if he's completely done. I think he's done, but maybe there's a glimmer of hope. Even Arod would be better than Wilpon, even though I'm not too keen on that idea.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#979 » by HarthorneWingo » Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:52 am

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Yeah, that sounds very idiotic. Why sell the majority of the team and still mandate control for 5 years after? Ain't nobody got time for that.


Of course. Which is why are no preconditions anymore.


Thank goodness. I wonder if there's a chance Cohen throws his hat back in the mix now, or if he's completely done. I think he's done, but maybe there's a glimmer of hope. Even Arod would be better than Wilpon.


I posted an OT thread on the former Yankee who is not interested in buying the Mets. Go check it out and let me know your thoughts.
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Re: Official 2019 Mets Thread, II, p. 337 

Post#980 » by 2010 » Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:49 am

Steve Cohen has not given up on buying the Mets, but sources close to the situation say he would want the team’s majority stake in cable network SNY to justify a new bid anywhere near the Wilpons’ $3 billion valuation.


The Wilpons own 65 percent of the cable network in partnership with Spectrum and Comcast. Banking sources tell The Post the network is valued between $850 million-$1 billion, with gross earnings near $150 million annually. Considering the Mets are thought to lose $50 million in an average year, the network would be hugely useful in any sale of the organization.


“Cohen wants SNY, and he wants it at fair value,” one banker familiar with the deal said. “The team loses $50 million a year in a good year, so he wants SNY’s revenue, and he might pay a small premium to never have to deal with Fred and Jeff [Wilpon] ever again.”


After being spurned by Cohen at the altar when the deal to purchase the Mets collapsed earlier in the month, the Wilpons are moving forward with the plan to sell the Mets in an auction, being conducted by the team’s longtime investment banker Allen & Co. However, attempting to determine how far along they are in that process results in a murky picture. The Wilpons’ displeasure with Cohen, and the beating they took from fans after the deal failed, have left very sour feelings.


https://nypost.com/2020/02/19/unrelenting-steve-cohen-lingers-over-mets-sale-wants-sny/

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