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DeMayo asserts that this offseason could rival that of 2005, not merely for nostalgia but due to the stark difference in the Mets' roster construction and commitment to financial investment in talent. Over the past years, the Mets have taken a more conservative approach to free agency, with 2014 marking a renewed interest in acquisitions, hitting the ground running under owner Steve Cohen's stewardship.
The conversation emphasized the dramatic shift in how the Mets now approach free agency compared to prior seasons, particularly when they opted for strategically beneficial one-year deals the previous offseason. The team is now primed to make waves, potentially pursuing high-caliber talent like Juan Soto with the financial muscle that Cohen's ownership provides.