The New York Mets went way outside the box to hire former agent Brodie Van Wagenen as their new general manager. His mission: to make a huge splash and remake the Mets starting with trading for one of the best closers in baseball in 2018.
Many fans and writers disliked the trade for Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano, primarily because three talented prospects went to Seattle and the Mets ended up with most of Robinson Cano’s massive contract.
At the time no one cared about sending Jay Bruce and Anthony Swarzak away.