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He admits that, in the immediate aftermath, he’s not interested in hearing from management or listening to spin. Instead, he's consumed with frustration because the team allowed one of the all-time great relievers to walk away for a reasonable contract—and to the Dodgers, no less.
Looking Ahead, But with Doubts
Roberts hopes the Mets can still salvage their offseason—maybe sign a top reliever, retain Pete Alonso, and possibly recover from this setback. But he remains skeptical. The damage, he believes, is substantial, and the feeling that the Mets "do not care" about its fans or its players persists.