Why Steven Cohen Wants to Buy the Mets August 31, 2020 IFTTT NYT NYT > Business NYTimes + The billionaire hedge fund manager is in talks to buy the New York Mets at a pivotal moment for the sports business — and his reputation. IFTTT NYT NYT > Business NYTimes The billionaire hedge fund manager is in talks to buy the New York Mets at a pivotal moment for the sports business — and his reputation.