Wall Street Week: Steve Cohen's New Playing Field

Wall Street Week: Steve Cohen's New Playing Field

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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.

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What statistical measure did Cohen reference to analyze his team?

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

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