Steve Cohen, Mets owner, says Ohtani’s agent never contacted him directly

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s star player, has signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, disappointing New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who was not contacted by Ohtani’s agent. Despite this setback, the Mets remain focused on their long-term goals and are looking to acquire a big-time pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Cohen and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns recently traveled to Japan to meet with Yamamoto and his family, showing the team’s commitment to attracting new talent. The Mets are positioning themselves to be a consistent winner in the future, while also aiming to land a player interested in playing for New York. Although the Mets missed out on Ohtani, they remain determined to secure Yamamoto, who would be a valuable addition to the team.

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