BT & Sal react to the breaking news that closer Edwin Diaz has signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a figure far below the initial $100 million rumors. The hosts are stunned that the Mets, who just signed Devin Williams for three years, $51 million, couldn't bridge the mere $18 million gap to keep the elite closer. Sal argues it's an absurd holdup, especially considering Cohen's spending power and the team's costly mistakes elsewhere. Tierney wonders if Diaz simply took less money for the chance to win a championship with the Dodgers, a move Diaz's agent reportedly didn't even allow the Mets to match. A fiery Mets fan calls in, accusing Stearns of destroying the team's "culture" and leading a "wrecking ball" demolition that could push out even Pete Alonso. The segment ends with the question of whether the Mets' focus on Devin Williams (who had a rocky year and personality issues) over the consistent Diaz will haunt them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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