MLB fans believe New York Mets are set to continue spending spree after Steve Cohen is spotted at WBC game in Tokyo

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen attending a World Baseball Classic game in Japan has some fans wondering what he has up his sleeve. Cohen may have just attended the game as a spectator or maybe he had bigger plans.The Mets invested record amounts in improving their roster this offseason. Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander was the headline acquisition. The club also added depth to their pitching staff with the addition of Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana and David Robertson. Catcher Omar Narvaez and outfielder Tommy Phan were also signed.Steve Cohen's intentions are clear. Win the World Series. Nothing short of that will suffice.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Steve Cohen is at the World Baseball Classic game in Japan(via @yakitori_1222)132777Steve Cohen is at the World Baseball Classic game in Japan(via @yakitori_1222) https://t.co/QdV0djRgcaMLB fans took to Twitter to speculate on what Cohen's next move might be after seeing him at the World Baseball Classic.Stacy NYC@Hustlediva1@SNY_Mets @yakitori_1222 He’s there to make Ohtani an offer he can’t refuse38@SNY_Mets @yakitori_1222 He’s there to make Ohtani an offer he can’t refuseLettucetomatomayo@Lettucetommayo@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 He's shopping for a new closer2041@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 He's shopping for a new closerJosh@HolzhauerJosh@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 He’s recruiting ohtani only to lose him to the Yankees next offseason13@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 He’s recruiting ohtani only to lose him to the Yankees next offseasonBrandon@Brandon35008599@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 He came to watch David Fletcher. Respect.6@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 He came to watch David Fletcher. Respect.DiNucci XFL HOF@resolute_raecks@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 think he’s checking out how the fan experince differs to see what he can bring over to Citi4@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 think he’s checking out how the fan experince differs to see what he can bring over to Cititeegan starr@teegstarr@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 finding the new closer@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 finding the new closerMorgan Freeman@luciousfox@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 I also wouldn’t want to watch the Mets play1@TalkinBaseball_ @yakitori_1222 I also wouldn’t want to watch the Mets playTheJohnnyKocherIII@JohnKocherIII@SNY_Mets @yakitori_1222 He’s there buying another leg for Diaz. The guy is a genius48@SNY_Mets @yakitori_1222 He’s there buying another leg for Diaz. The guy is a geniusRobert Godzeno@rmgodzeno@SNY_Mets @yakitori_1222 Scouting Matt Harvey for closer12@SNY_Mets @yakitori_1222 Scouting Matt Harvey for closerThe injury to pitcher Edwin Diaz has some fans claiming that Steve Cohen is in Tokyo to find a closer. The Puerto Rican All-Star suffered a knee injury after his country's win over the Dominican Republic. Diaz was recently signed to a massive five-year, $102 million deal after an exceptional 2022 season.One fan argued that Cohen might be there to experience the unique atmosphere at games in Japan. This may lead to him implementing some changes at Citi Field next season.Steve Cohen and the New York Mets continue to invest heavily in the rosterJustin Verlander puts on his new jersey as he stands beside GM Billy Eppler before he is introduced at Citi FieldThe fact that Steve Cohen chose to attend a game involving Team Japan has some fans speculating that he may be interested in Shohei Ohtani.Ohtani recently signed a one-year, $30 million extension with the Los Angeles Angels but is set to become a free agent next season. The 2021 American League MVP will be without a doubt the most sought after player in next year's free agent class.The World Baseball Classic is littered with talented stars. The New York Mets have already invested in Japanese star pitcher Kodai Senga, who came over from the Nippon Baseball League this season. Cohen and the New York Mets are likely to keep tabs on several players in the star-studded WBC.

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