Edwin Diaz’s Dodgers decision came down to something Mets couldn’t offer
NY Post
Edwin Diaz explained his decision to leave the Mets for the Dodgers. The closer headed west for a three-year, $69 million contract with the two-time defending World Series Champions over the same terms and $3 million fewer with the Mets — who reportedly “had some wiggle room” on their initial offer.But it wasn’t just about the money, the 31-year-old said in his first Los Angeles press conference on Friday.
“It wasn’t easy. I spent seven years in New York — they treated me great,” Diaz said. “I chose the Dodgers because they’re a winning organization. I’m looking to win, and I think they have everything to win, so picking the Dodgers was pretty easy.”
The three-time All-Star closer acknowledged that he had options in free agency, but said the Dodgers stood out due to their track record.
And, unfortunately for Mets fans, he’s bringing the trumpets with him across the country.
“It would be fun. I think that music will get into the fans right away,” he said of his high-octane “Narco” entrance. “That’s a nice walk-up song, so I can’t wait to, first game of the season, come in the ninth with Timmy Trumpet and get the W for the Dodgers.”
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