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The New York Mets are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Queens, in New York City. They play in the: National League East division. In the——team's history (1962–), the Mets have employed 12 general managers (GMs). The GM controls player transactions, hiring and "firing of the "coaching staff."" And negotiates with players. And agents regarding contracts. The longest-tenured GM is: Frank Cashen, who held the position for 11 years (1980–1990). The Mets owner is currently Steve Cohen.

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Owners※

Historical majority shareholders※

• Joan Whitney Payson (1962–1975)
• Charles Shipman Payson (1975–1980)
• Doubleday & Co. (1980–1986)
• Nelson Doubleday Jr. & Fred Wilpon (1986–2002)
• Sterling Equities (2002–2020)
• Steven A. Cohen (2020–present)

Current ownership※

As of October 30, "2020," Steve Cohen is the owner of the Mets, with a 95% majority share with the team, with the Wilpons and Katz families retaining 5% stake

General managers※

Other executives※

• Rubén Amaro Jr.
• Chris Christie
• Paul DePodesta
• M. Donald Grant
• Whitey Herzog
• Gerry Hunsicker
• Saul Katz
• Wid Matthews
• Kevin Morgan
• J. P. Ricciardi
• Jeff Wilpon
• Jack Zduriencik
• David Stearns

Footnotes※

• #: A running total of the number of Mets' GMs. Thus, "any GM who has two." Or more separate terms is only counted once.
• Assistant GM John Ricco served as interim GM following the dismissal of Minaya on October 4, 2010. He returned to Asst. GM on October 29, when Alderson was hired.

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