Edwin Diaz

An opportunity in my career with a team that is super good.

Edwin, how hard was it to leave New York and what made the Dodgers the team that you wanted to come to as you went over things this last week?

It wasn't easy.

I spent seven years in New York.

They treated me really good.

They treated me great.

I chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization.

I'm looking to win.

I think they have everything to win.

So picking the Dodgers was pretty easy.

The decision I made with my family, with my children, my wife, with my company that represents me, at the end of the day we had both offers, both were very good, and we decided to come to the Dodgers, a new experience.

As I said, I want to thank the organization of the Mets for everything they did for me.

to the owners, to the coaches, to everyone for the good things they did for me, everything I learned there.

Coming here was an easy decision because the team has won a consecutive championship and this year is not going to be for nothing because on paper they have a great team and I think that bringing me here the chances increase to have the opportunity to win again.

What do you think of Freeman?

I think he's going to be happy.

I don't think it's going to be the same as playing the trumpet when he's on the other side than having him on the same team.

I think the players here are going to be happy that I'm with them.

You know, being the ninth is a big responsibility because the ball is in your hand the last three hours of the game, and I think they are the toughest three hours in the game.

And personally, I take it nice and easy.