After turning the New York Mets into baseball's biggest spender, owner Steve Cohen would like to see his team build more economically through its farm system. “I’d like to get below the Cohen tax,” Cohen said Tuesday,

Steve Cohen isn't mincing words when it comes to New York Mets fans. Addressing the media down in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where the Mets hold their spring training, Cohen's pointed remarks about a myriad of topics raised eyebrows.

Reaching the postseason will be considered the barometer of success, and if the Mets reach the October tournament enough, Cohen is taking the approach that his will eventually be the last team standing. Juan Soto is the top attraction, with Pete Alonso back to provide lineup protection for the Mets’ newest star.