Wall Street Week: Steve Cohen's New Playing Field

Steve Cohen, a successful hedge fund manager, bought the New York Mets with the ambition of creating a championship-winning team. Initially, the Mets led the National League East, but their performance declined. Cohen, known for his analytical skills, publicly criticized the team's lack of productivity on Twitter, drawing parallels to the Moneyball strategy. His critique seemed to inspire the Mets, as they came from behind to win against the Giants in extra innings.

What was Steve Cohen's primary goal when he acquired the New York Mets?

• To sell the team for a higher price

• To create an exceptional team that wins championships

• To make a profit from the team

• To relocate the team to another city

What did Steve Cohen do after the Mets dropped in standings?

• He decided to move the team to another city

• He analyzed the team's performance and shared his thoughts on Twitter

• He sold the team

• He fired the entire team

What does OPS stand for in baseball statistics?

• On-base and Pitching Statistics

• On-base and Slugging Percentage

• Offensive Performance Score

• Overall Player Score

Which strategy does Steve Cohen's approach to the Mets resemble?

• The strategy used by the Red Sox

• The strategy used by the Yankees

• Billy Beane's Moneyball strategy

• The strategy used by the Dodgers

What was the outcome of the Mets' game against the Giants after Cohen's public critique?

• The Mets lost the game

• The game was postponed

• The Mets won in extra innings

• The game ended in a tie