Presser: Edwin Diaz On Signing With The Dodgers
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Who is Edwin Diaz and what does he bring to the Dodgers?
introduce Edwin Diaz, his wife, Nashally, and their three boys to the Dodgers family. You know, as we were looking to add impactful players to what we felt like, his wife, Nashally, and their three boys to the Dodgers family, you know, as we were looking to add impactful players to what we felt like was already a championship caliber club, You know, we felt like Edwin was the perfect fit. It's somebody who is a selfless superstar and fits right into our clubhouse culture. You know, he's proven this time and time again. In the playoffs, he'll take the ball in the fourth, fifth inning, take down multiple innings to finish a game. And it's somebody that we feel like is exactly what we need. and knowing that the impact that he's gonna have is truly exciting.
Edwin is somebody who has a long track record of dominance, and on top of that, we feel like he also has probably the most electric walkout song in the game. and you know we're really excited to also see that bobblehead that comes along with it so you know enough of what i have to say you know we're really excited to have edwin here and we'd like to officially welcome him to the dodgers family
What are Edwin Diaz's initial thoughts on joining the Dodgers?
I'm really nervous. I will be pretty short. I want to first thank the ownership, Andrew, Brandon, to welcome me here. It will be a new experience for me and my family. I want to say thank you to the Mets organization for what they did for me in the last years. I'm really, really happy with what I did there. Now we are in a new family. We are in the Dodgers. I came here to win. That's my goal, you know, try to win another World Series with this great team.
How did Edwin's family influence his decision to sign with the Dodgers?
So I'm really happy to be here and let's go Dodgers.
Edwin, during this process, did you talk to your brother? And if so, what was the conversation like with him, with his experience here with the Dodgers?
Yeah I did talk to Alexis a little bit when the conversation was getting more close to signing with the Dodgers. He told me that they are a really good organization. They treat every player like they are all really good players and that was something I was looking for. He told me great things about the Dodgers and make it easy for me.
Edwin, welcome to Los Angeles.
How are you?
Thank you, thank you.
What impact does Edwin Diaz expect to have on the Dodgers bullpen?
Sugar, we want to know about your music entry, Timmy Trumpet. It became a part of your identity and a symbol for thousands of fans. I imagine that you plan to use it here. What does it mean for you to bring that energy here to Los Angeles and how excited are you to be part of an organization that has just won a big championship?
It's going to be super exciting when the trumpets play here at the Dodger Stadium. I think it's going to be something special. I imagine they're going to do a brutal show. And being part of this organization that just won the Bats to Bats Championship, I feel happy to be here. 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?
How did Edwin's brother influence his decision to join the Dodgers?
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.
Brandon and Andrew, when did this start to feel like a realistic possibility for you guys? Was it something that kind of all winter you were hoping would happen, or did it come together, you know, when you guys were in Orlando?
What does Edwin Diaz think about the Dodgers’ clubhouse culture?
What did the sort of timeline look like from your end?
Yeah, I mean, we've obviously checked in from the get-go and then over the last, you know, week or so started to, you know, talk started to intensify and pick up some steam. So, you know, the opportunity obviously checked in.
You know, when you guys were in Orlando, just what sort of timeline looked like from your end?
Yeah, I mean, we've obviously checked in from the get go and then over the last, you know, week or so started to, you know, talk started to intensify and pick up some some steam.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Who is Edwin Diaz and what does he bring to the Dodgers?
0:00–1:35
2
What are Edwin Diaz's initial thoughts on joining the Dodgers?
1:35–2:08
3
How did Edwin's family influence his decision to sign with the Dodgers?
2:08–2:52
4
What impact does Edwin Diaz expect to have on the Dodgers bullpen?
2:52–3:51
5
How did Edwin's brother influence his decision to join the Dodgers?
3:51–4:22
6
What does Edwin Diaz think about the Dodgers’ clubhouse culture?
4:22–5:34
7
How does the addition of Edwin Diaz change the Dodgers' bullpen strategy?
5:34–7:04
8
What does Edwin Diaz say about his entrance music and fan expectations?
7:04–12:44
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