Amazin' news: Mets might finally have a buyer

With Alex Rodriguez and fiancee Jennifer Lopez backing out, billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen is reportedly finalizing a deal with the Wilpons. - Stan [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20200829) Sports. And then some. 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