"I played a little bit of a part. I called Andrew and let him know that the interest was legit, that the Dodgers were not just leverage, that we had a real opportunity of going after this guy and getting this guy. In my mind, the best closer in baseball right now. Once I knew that negotiations were getting real, I reached out to 'Sugar' and let him know,"
"'At the end of the day you've got to do what's best for you and your family, but the one thing I can assure you is that if you end up with the Dodgers, you're not going to regret it one bit. You're going to be just fine, your wife and kids are going to be just fine.' I told him the worst thing about the Dodgers organization is they're so far away from Puerto Rico,"
Edwin Díaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers following his opt-out from the New York Mets. The deal represented a team-friendly addition for the back-to-back World Series champions, despite expectations that Díaz would seek a longer-term contract. Dodgers executives Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes pursued the opportunity opportunistically. Kiké Hernández contacted Díaz during negotiations and reassured him about the organization, emphasizing consistent championship opportunities and the team's support for his family. Hernández noted the only notable drawback was geographic distance from Puerto Rico, framing the Dodgers as a strong fit overall.
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