ORLANDO, Fla. — Trumpets blared, but this time metaphorically to the tune of taps, for Edwin Díaz’s departure from the Mets universe on Tuesday.
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The most electric closer in franchise history will not continue in Queens, after agreeing to a three-year contract worth $69 million with the Dodgers, according to industry sources. Díaz was a free agent after opting out from the final two years of his contract with the Mets, valued at $38 million.
A source indicated the Mets offered $66 million (with deferrals) over three years for Díaz that included wiggle room. The Dodgers are deferring $4.5 million p

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