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The Mets' ownership, led by Steve Cohen, is poised to spend aggressively to keep Diaz. Cohen’s willingness to exceed limits in recent years indicates a strong likelihood Diaz stays, especially if the contract is around $80-85 million with deferred payments, aligning with Cohen's propensity for creative contract structures.
The key for Diaz is to balance his demand for a significant payday with the Mets' willingness to secure their best reliever at what could be the tail end of his peak.