Mets' Cohen as concerned with building farm as winning World Series
Mets owner Steve Cohen went on a spending spree this offseason, in part because he needs more time to build up the club's farm system.FEBRUARY 21, 2023
EDWIN DÍAZ #39 - PITCHER - NEW YORK METS
6-4 W-L •
1.04 WHIP •
3.52 ERA
6-4 W-L
1.04 WHIP
3.52 ERA
Mariano Rivera: 'There's no Comparison' Between Edwin Diaz's 'Narco' and 'Enter Sandman' All-time great closer Mariano Rivera says “there’s no comparison” between Edwin Diaz’s “Narco” entrance and his “Enter Sandman.”
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mets Notebook: Edwin Diaz arrives to Spring Training with new contract, Buck Showalter mulling opening day starter PORT ST. LUCIE— You’ d never know how much frustration Edwin Diaz faced just a few years ago. The 28- year-old closer came to the Mets as an...
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Mets Notebook: Edwin Diaz arrives to Spring Training with new contract, Buck Showalter mulling opening day starter PORT ST. LUCIE— You’ d never know how much frustration Edwin Diaz faced just a few years ago. The 28- year-old closer came to the Mets as an...
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Breaking down the Mets' payroll by the numbers following Carlos Correa deal
The Mets added to their already loaded payroll when they came to a deal with Carlos Correa reportedly worth $315 million over 12 years.DECEMBER 21, 2022
Mets' Closer Feels 'Really Blessed' as He Discusses New Deal Four years after coming to the team in a polarizing trade, Edwin Díaz was rewarded with the richest contract ever for a relief pitcher: $102...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Mets have uncertainties in bullpen that need to be addressed But after closer Edwin Diaz and setup man Drew Smith, there are a lot of spots up for grabs. Trevor Williams, Trevor May, Adam Ottavino, Joe...
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
New York Mets free-agency primer: Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo decisions loom
The 2022 New York Mets have more free agents than any other MLB team, Jacob deGrom and Brandon Nimmo among them. What will they do, and how...NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Edwin Diaz, New York Mets ink record $102M, 5-year deal It's the largest contract for a reliever in baseball history.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Mets have 2 priorities after signing Edwin Diaz, MLB insider says New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler re-signed All-Star closer Edwin Diaz on Sunday, giving him a five-year contract worth $102 millio...
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NJ.COM
Edwin Diaz opens MLB free agency with record-setting deal | What's next for Mets? Jacob deGrom suitors? New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz posted a career-best 1.31 ERA in 2022. He's recorded 32 saves in each of the last two seasons.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NJ.COM
Edwin Diaz contract details: Mets agreeing to a record deal with their closer New York is rewarding its All-Star reliever right at the start of the 2022-23 offseason.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mets, Edwin Diaz agree to 5-year, $102 million contract: reports A day after the World Series ended, the Mets wasted no time spending big money on the best closer in baseball.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Law: The Mets fail to learn from history. Will the Edwin Díaz deal doom them to repeat it? I just don't think thumbing your nose at history is good business.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
All-Star closer Edwin Díaz signs five-year, $102M extension with Mets
Mets' closer Edwin Díaz is re-signing with the Mets on a five-year deal, the largest for a reliever in MLB history.NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Mets, Díaz agree to 5-year, $102 million extension Díaz, baseball's best closer in 2022, had 32 saves, a 1.31 ERA/0.90 FIP and 0.84 WHIP.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Agrees to five-year deal with Mets Diaz and the Mets agreed to a five-year, $102 million contract Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Diaz was slated to become a free agent during the offseason and would have undoubtedly drawn interest from plenty of teams, but he'll instead remain with the Mets on the largest contract for a reliever in history, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Diaz was one of the most dominant closers in baseball in 2022, converting 32 of 35 save chances while posting a 1.31 ERA and 0.84 WHIP while striking out 118 batters in 61 innings. His new agreement with the Mets includes an opt-out after the third season and a full no-trade clause as well as a $20 million team option for the 2028 season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets Tried to Trade for Edwin Diaz's Brother New York Mets tried to trade for Edwin Diaz’s brother.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MLB insider predicts how much it will cost to sign Mets' Edwin Diaz New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Diaz will become a free agent after the World Series.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • NJ.COM
New York Mets 'Prioritizing' Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo in Free Agency The New York Mets are “prioritizing” Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo in free agency.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New York Mets 'Absolutely' Want to Re-Sign Edwin Diaz New York Mets “absolutely” want to re-sign closer Edwin Diaz.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Billy Eppler lets Edwin Diaz know where Mets stand on contract talks New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Diaz will be a free agent after the World Series.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • NJ.COM
Projecting Yankees' 2023 roster with or without Aaron Judge: Edwin Diaz, Justin Verlander on radar? Here's an early look at what the New York Yankees' lineup, rotation and closer situation could look like next season both with Aaron Judge r...
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • NJ.COM
Drew Smith Makes Hilarious Pitch to Edwin Diaz to Stick With New York Mets Drew Smith made a hilarious pitch to Edwin Diaz to re-sign with the New York Mets.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Edwin Diaz Hopes New York Mets Approach Him Quickly in Free Agency Edwin Diaz hopes New York Mets approach him quickly in free agency.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
