JUPITER, Fla. — Edwin Diaz insisted he had no hard feelings regarding the Mets renewing his contract at $607,425 instead of being able to reach an agreement with his new team — as the Mets did with their 25 other pre-arbitration players.
“I think this is a business,’’ Diaz said at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie. “They have their decision and I have my decision. Everybody’s happy. We’re at a good point right now.”
Diaz, who struck out two in a scoreless inning in the Mets 3-1 loss to the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium later on Tuesday, came to the Mets along with Robinson Cano from Seattle in exchange for Jay Bruce and prospects.