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The anecdote about Diaz exemplifies this: the Mets offered Diaz a three-year, $66 million deal, but he secured $69 million from the Dodgers, potentially indicating a preference to join a more aggressive team.
Player Development Versus Big-Name Signings
The analysis criticizes the Yankees' emphasis on their player development, highlighting that outside of Aaron Judge, their farm system and development have been underwhelming. Players like Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe are scrutinized, especially as the team reconsiders whether to trade or bench certain prospects.