The terms under which Fred Wilpon and his company, Sterling Equities are negotiating a settlement with Irving Picard, the man seeking compensation for the Madoff victims, will likely turn one way or another based on the degree to which Picard can show that Wilpon or his people sensed any trouble with the fund before getting out.

FORBES: Madoff Trust Must Show Wilpon Saw Red Flags

Now, Related and Sterling Equities controlled by Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz will take a shot with a revamped plan that delays the housing aspect and introduces a larger retail component next to a world-famous professional sports complex.

WSJ: Plan Upends Willets Vision

But, what is a loss for Cohen in the Dodgers sale could be a win for the Mets, and that includes Sterling Equities, the owners of the club which includes Fred and Jeff Wilpon, as well as Saul Katz.

FORBES: After Dodger Deal, Wilpon and Katz Should Sell the Mets to Steven Cohen Immediately