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Steve Cohen acts quick on Mets patch with ‘Phillies colors’ after backlash

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There were rumours that Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets,

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had to take urgent action to resolve a dispute over the team's logo in September 2020.

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The Philadelphia Phillies' divisional rivals, the Mets, had released a patch with the team's emblem in similar colours.

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The patch was viewed negatively by Mets supporters, who felt it was disrespectful to their team.

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Steve Cohen acknowledged the error and promised to make it right.

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The patch was swiftly taken down from the Mets' storefronts and website,

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and those who had already purchased it were given refunds.

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Following that, the club issued a fresh patch with the proper colors, which was well greeted by supporters.

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