The Mets indifferent and passive approach to Edwin Díaz cost them dearly, both on the field and reputation-wise. And it could cost them with other players too
I dig spending wisely and not just spending for spending's sake. I dig trying to limit the length of contracts, especially for players in their 30s, to avoid getting stuck with an albatross. I dig thinking in terms of value per the metrics (although I firmly believe analytics is somewhat overblown).
But losing Diáz like this is simply mystifying. If he had gotten an offer he couldn't refuse and left with some reluctance for the best deal on the table, then fine, I get it. Everyone's got to make their money when they can.
It doesn't look like that's what happened, though. More like the lines of communication weren't open on the Devin Williams signing and he felt dissed. I can see him thinking, "Fine, if business is business and we're just talking business instead of all that 'family' stuff, LA looks nice."
That's almost unforgivable if true. Put down the spreadsheet and pick up the damn phone, David.
I’m assuming Pete is out the door too. Hey if Cohen is fine with sitting in a half empty stadium for the next few years while Stearns’ vision comes to fruition that’s what he paid for.
I'm inclined to think we just don't know enough about behind the scenes stuff to put Stearns in the dumpster. For all we know, Diaz' agent might've said he would circle back and then reneged.
Much like the Democratic party, I don't think the braintrust has it in them to be ruthlessly greedy regarding players. This may be another 'Just did ok' off-season. If they can't corrall Pete then it'll be a catastrophe.
I dig spending wisely and not just spending for spending's sake. I dig trying to limit the length of contracts, especially for players in their 30s, to avoid getting stuck with an albatross. I dig thinking in terms of value per the metrics (although I firmly believe analytics is somewhat overblown).
But losing Diáz like this is simply mystifying. If he had gotten an offer he couldn't refuse and left with some reluctance for the best deal on the table, then fine, I get it. Everyone's got to make their money when they can.
It doesn't look like that's what happened, though. More like the lines of communication weren't open on the Devin Williams signing and he felt dissed. I can see him thinking, "Fine, if business is business and we're just talking business instead of all that 'family' stuff, LA looks nice."
That's almost unforgivable if true. Put down the spreadsheet and pick up the damn phone, David.
And there goes Pete, apparently to Baltimore for five years, $155 million.
I’m assuming Pete is out the door too. Hey if Cohen is fine with sitting in a half empty stadium for the next few years while Stearns’ vision comes to fruition that’s what he paid for.
I'm inclined to think we just don't know enough about behind the scenes stuff to put Stearns in the dumpster. For all we know, Diaz' agent might've said he would circle back and then reneged.
Much like the Democratic party, I don't think the braintrust has it in them to be ruthlessly greedy regarding players. This may be another 'Just did ok' off-season. If they can't corrall Pete then it'll be a catastrophe.
I follow sports to get away from politics and life and death stuff. Please.
Me too! Couldn't resist..sorry