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What was supposed to be a moment of joy turned into a candid breakdown of the Mets' failures. As Roberts admits, he initially hoped that time, or more information, would soften his feelings. But as he records this reflection roughly ten hours after Diaz’s signing, the emotion remains raw: he is pissed off and deeply disillusioned.
The Unacceptability of Losing Edwin Diaz
Roberts makes it clear from the outset: this podcast is not about rationalizations or spin. If listeners are looking for optimistic takes or hopeful predictions, they will be disappointed. This episode is a visceral reaction—an outpouring of grief over losing the franchise’s best player.