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Chapter 1: Who are the key players discussed in this episode?
is catching up with two people of very, very high interest for Mets fans, Mets followers, Mets media, everybody else. That's Edwin Diaz and Juan Soto. I get a chance to catch up with them at the Red Carpet, the MLB Awards.
First up is Edwin Diaz, who obviously now is a free agent, so everybody wanted to talk to him about how he views his free agency now, now that he has jumped to the top of the power rankings when it comes to free agent relief pitchers. And then secondly, Juan Soto. Juan Soto, who reflecting on... A really, really good year with the Mets.
It didn't work out wins and losses, but really, really good year with the Mets. Third overall in MVP voting. Good for him. And also, what I found most interesting is that you look back at a year ago, his life, how he viewed everything in regards to free agency. Remember? I mean, it was a be-all, end-all. There it is. All right.
Chapter 2: What insights does Edwin Diaz share about his free agency?
Well, anyway. Just wanted to give this quick B-I-B on the go to everybody. Hope everybody's well. At BB isn't boring. At BB isn't boring. All right. Here you go. Edwin Diaz and Juan Soto.
So for an event like this, obviously every team in baseball was also here. Do you take the time to meet with teams to talk about free agency?
No, I just came here yesterday. I was with my family walking around, spending time. My agency is taking care of that. I know that we do a really good job with that. I just came here to spend time with teammates, other players, and enjoy the activity.
Chapter 3: How does Juan Soto reflect on his previous season with the Mets?
How would you describe the interest in you so far? Do you think it's more or less than you expected? The amount of interest in you so far, do you think it's more than you expected?
I think it's good. I just followed my agent, what he told me, and he's really happy with what he's hearing right now. We just got to wait a little bit and see what's happening, but we are happy right now.
What are you looking for the most?
Today? Just get the best deal for me and my family. Like I say always, I love New York. I would love to stay in New York, but if I have to go to another place, I would be happy and want to win a ring. So whenever I go, I want to win a ring and enjoy the time. What do you think your chances are going back to the Mets? As of now, it's 50-50. We haven't talked about the deal or anything.
We just met a little bit. I just want to see what happens in the pre-agency.
Were you in on the conversation with the Mets?
No, just my agent. As of now, I don't want to be part of that. I want to enjoy my off-season. They will take care of me. It's the time for me to... join the conversation, I would do it.
You came back from a ruptured patella tendon. Tristan Costas with the Red Sox had the same thing. I think you guys are the only ones I know. How would you describe what the process is like to come back from an injury like that?
You know, it's a long process. For me, it was a little bit tough the first couple months.
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Chapter 4: What factors influence Edwin Diaz's decision on his next contract?
You know, I couldn't walk for a couple months. Get the strength back was a little bit tough. And then be done a year, came back and pitch, tried to ramp up quick, was a little bit tough early in the season, 24. But, you know, after I learned my body, learned everything, everything was fine for me.
When you say 50-50 going back to the match, you don't think there's a better chance than 50-50?
I think so. You know, I like the team. I like the organization. You know, they came with the best deal for me. I really enjoyed to stay with them. But at the end of the day, I don't know what they are thinking. You know, we got our role. My agency, I want to do the best job. And I just listen to my agent.
How is it to think back to a year ago this time when you were just getting ready to start the whole free agency thing and the fact that you will never again in your life, at least for the next 14 years, have to go through anything like that?
Chapter 5: How does Edwin Diaz describe his recovery from injury?
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Definitely, like this day last year, we were having a lot of headaches going back and forth. But definitely it was a fun time. It was a fun time. Maybe once in a lifetime thing for me. I enjoyed the time.
I enjoyed the moment. Are you curious about watching the hot stove season now? Like watching what happens with off-season movement? Or are you like, I want to go home and not think about the business of baseball?
Definitely you want to see where some of the guys are going to land. You know, guys that are former players that I play with, you know, that I wish them the best and see how they handle the teams and how they go about the business. Definitely you want to know how everything goes. But mostly I'm focusing on myself, focusing on my team and, you know, try to add as much as we can.
What did you think about finishing third in the MVP and just, you know, Otani winning again?
I mean, it's great. I'm really happy to be top three again in the season.
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Chapter 6: What are Juan Soto's thoughts on the upcoming hot stove season?
Definitely we worked hard, fell off shore as a team, but at least something that we can take from 2025. David Sturge was here and mentioned that you talked to a lot of guys about defense next season, how important that's going to be in guys' lives. there's more in there for you defensively. What kind of commitment is that going to be going into the next season?
For me, I always try to be better. I always try to be better. I'm open to listen, to work, to do anything to help my team. So, I think that's a great way to put it and a great way to start following that path. How close are you to the monitor? At the end of the day, he's free aging. I hope nothing but the best. You know, really excited to see where it's going to end up.
How would you describe his offensive impact?
I mean, he's top of the league with his power. He's one of the best. He's not the best. He's one of the best power hitters in this generation. I really enjoyed my moment with him in the Mets uniform. And I hope we can have more times to come.
We can have fun together.
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Chapter 7: How does Juan Soto feel about his MVP ranking and future performance?
I know that you and Antoine were close.
What was your reaction to them? It was really sad. It was really sad. We've got to understand it's a business. It's still the business of the game.
And we've just got to take it like a man. Do you think we're going to have to start pitching if we want to beat Ohtani next year? No, I don't think so. I don't think so. I think we've just got to play better. We've just got to play better. Marte's a starling with Marte's creation. Somebody who talks about being a glue in that clubhouse. Have you mentioned to David what Marthe meant to the team?
I haven't talked to him, but definitely he knows what Marta brings to the table. I think he's the guy who any team wants to have in his clubhouse. A guy that you want to have around, a guy who's a veteran that still can play, but the most important thing, he can help to keep our clubhouse together and try to move forward every time. You need a guy that
help you the most through those tough times and try to bring the team back to where it's supposed to be.
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Chapter 8: What is the importance of team dynamics in player performance?
So I think it's a huge piece for us. Even if it doesn't seem and look like it, but I feel like that's one of the biggest things that we should get. You guys good?
Thank you so much.