Can't understand this at all. It's not conceivable that the Mets wouldn't equal this deal. Something else had to have happened that hasn't come to light as yet. I thought the only way they lose him is if he gets a 4 or 5 year deal. Strange.
This is definitely a kick in the teeth. We all feel it. And apparently the brass was caught off guard. They thought they were still working on it and Sugar never circled back.
My guess is he felt like he was getting nickel-and-dimed and the Dodgers were straight up, "Here's $23 million per, guaranteed, no deferments."
Your guess is reasonable but there's probably a half dozen or more alternatives similarly reasonable. It's remarkable to me that he wouldn't have the simple courtesy of circling back to them. After all, they are his employer...but, as mentioned, loyalty and courtesy in pro sports are hard to come by. Get Fairbanks!
Fairbanks is ... okay, I guess. I'd hope we were more ambitious. Preller and the Padres are ready to deal, and they need to shed some payroll. So, it's possible Mason Miller might be in play.
I'm not all that big on most of the other bullpen names being thrown around. And what we lose in personality with Diáz walking out the door can't be quantified. That might be the toughest thing to replace of all.
I'd point out that Diaz had exactly one more save than Fairbanks did. I shudder to think what the ask would be for Mason Miller. Plus, Miller's making comparative peanuts in 2026, no incentive payroll-wise to trade him. But it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Unless Diaz made it clear to the Mets that he wanted out and that the Dodgers were his top choice, I have no idea how the Mets didn't top this deal. Everyone was talking about 4 or 5 years being the issue and yet he was just signed for 3. The Mets were already trying to catch up to the Dodgers in terms of talent, how do you let your closer go to them? I can't wait to see how this one is explained by Stearns.
Okay. They can move Clay Holmes back to the bullpen to help out as well. He seems to be out of most conversations this winter.... to the point I feel I am missing something.
What happened here? I thought the Mets were offering 3 years. Did they not offer as much salary as the Dodgers? Schwarber is also off the market. The Mets need to aggressively go after Alonso.
This is beyond for me right now. I’m so pissed I could spit. Stearns is surely breaking up the core. I’m betting now that Pete will be next to walk out. If he does leave there might be something more to this locker room bullshit that we have not been privy to. I can’t believe this happened.
In baseball, as in European soccer, 98% of the players are mercenaries; there are no sentimental ties to the clubs. Is Soto in Queens because he wants to be a Met? NO.
Uh, the 2025 rotation, trading Nimms and now penny pinching on Díaz. The boy genius is officially a legendary shitty NY Met GM. Lemme know when he’s fired.
I am upset about this. I want more info - something smells in Denmark. Is it the manager? What is wrong with that clubhouse? They better sign Pete or Mets will be in 3rd place fighting Marlins to stay there
They clearly want to break up the core thinking they can’t get over the hump… this is nonsense since they were in NLCS a yr ago w mediocre starting pitching. Stearns destroyed the SP last yr w risky gambles thinking they can turn any SP around. Blew up bad just like when he traded Hader… not liking Stearns reason brewers pushed him aside
He just wanted to leave. Three million extra and, unfortunately for us, a better chance to win a World Series. We have to move on... Let's Go Mets forever.
Can't understand this at all. It's not conceivable that the Mets wouldn't equal this deal. Something else had to have happened that hasn't come to light as yet. I thought the only way they lose him is if he gets a 4 or 5 year deal. Strange.
Ditto. This is inexplicable unless we have something else in the works. Something big.
That would make me feel a lot better because it don't feel so good right now!
This is definitely a kick in the teeth. We all feel it. And apparently the brass was caught off guard. They thought they were still working on it and Sugar never circled back.
My guess is he felt like he was getting nickel-and-dimed and the Dodgers were straight up, "Here's $23 million per, guaranteed, no deferments."
Your guess is reasonable but there's probably a half dozen or more alternatives similarly reasonable. It's remarkable to me that he wouldn't have the simple courtesy of circling back to them. After all, they are his employer...but, as mentioned, loyalty and courtesy in pro sports are hard to come by. Get Fairbanks!
Fairbanks is ... okay, I guess. I'd hope we were more ambitious. Preller and the Padres are ready to deal, and they need to shed some payroll. So, it's possible Mason Miller might be in play.
I'm not all that big on most of the other bullpen names being thrown around. And what we lose in personality with Diáz walking out the door can't be quantified. That might be the toughest thing to replace of all.
I'd point out that Diaz had exactly one more save than Fairbanks did. I shudder to think what the ask would be for Mason Miller. Plus, Miller's making comparative peanuts in 2026, no incentive payroll-wise to trade him. But it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Unless Diaz made it clear to the Mets that he wanted out and that the Dodgers were his top choice, I have no idea how the Mets didn't top this deal. Everyone was talking about 4 or 5 years being the issue and yet he was just signed for 3. The Mets were already trying to catch up to the Dodgers in terms of talent, how do you let your closer go to them? I can't wait to see how this one is explained by Stearns.
The thought was Diaz was seeking a 5 year deal. What happened in the interim?
He ruins the 2023 season by breaking his leg in the WBC, and the team takes care of him.
Why didn't he bring the offer back to Cohen to match or was it a take it or leave it situation?
Oh well. Hope he does well in the next WBC in March. What is the term for Good Luck? Break a leg..
Gratitude in pro sports is in short supply.
You are a sly one, Mr. Grinch.
It's simple. He wants to be in the World Series in 2026.
Okay. They can move Clay Holmes back to the bullpen to help out as well. He seems to be out of most conversations this winter.... to the point I feel I am missing something.
Good idea. He might have more value in the bullpen than being a 5 and out starter.
The deal is also weird.
I thought the general idea was that people were concerned he might get paid "too much" for five more years. But this deal is only for three years.
IDK, but money alone doesn't seem to be the issue here.
What happened here? I thought the Mets were offering 3 years. Did they not offer as much salary as the Dodgers? Schwarber is also off the market. The Mets need to aggressively go after Alonso.
This is beyond for me right now. I’m so pissed I could spit. Stearns is surely breaking up the core. I’m betting now that Pete will be next to walk out. If he does leave there might be something more to this locker room bullshit that we have not been privy to. I can’t believe this happened.
In baseball, as in European soccer, 98% of the players are mercenaries; there are no sentimental ties to the clubs. Is Soto in Queens because he wants to be a Met? NO.
You're right, but did you have to remind me?
Uh, the 2025 rotation, trading Nimms and now penny pinching on Díaz. The boy genius is officially a legendary shitty NY Met GM. Lemme know when he’s fired.
I am upset about this. I want more info - something smells in Denmark. Is it the manager? What is wrong with that clubhouse? They better sign Pete or Mets will be in 3rd place fighting Marlins to stay there
Either Diaz just wanted out or Jeff Wilpon was negotiating for the Mets. Get to work Mr Stearns
Not sure I want Stearns getting to work at this point. Getting a new address would be fine with me.
I'd rather have him go to the Phils or Braves, tbh. Sheesh.
They clearly want to break up the core thinking they can’t get over the hump… this is nonsense since they were in NLCS a yr ago w mediocre starting pitching. Stearns destroyed the SP last yr w risky gambles thinking they can turn any SP around. Blew up bad just like when he traded Hader… not liking Stearns reason brewers pushed him aside
I do have to wonder if at least some of this has to due with Mendoza's bullpen mismanagment.
He just wanted to leave. Three million extra and, unfortunately for us, a better chance to win a World Series. We have to move on... Let's Go Mets forever.