Steve Gelbs said everything NY Mets fans are thinking after losing Edwin Diaz

Steve Gelbs is an interesting cat. At times he seems like Mr. “Ra Ra LGM For Life” and other times he’s harshly critical of the team. It’s actually a pretty good mix. I think it’s what works for him and allows him to fit in with the New York Mets broadcasters who aren’t shy about critiquing the players while avoiding a complete alienation of the viewers and players, too.

Gelbs can be fun at times. What he consistently does is share fair opinions.

What he had to say after the Mets lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers summed up well how many fans were feeling.

Steve Gelbs took the words right out of our mouths and minds

How do you give Devin Williams that much money and get so hesitant with Diaz? Williams wasn’t necessarily an overpay. The Mets went to the top of the mountain as to what he probably deserved. A three-year deal with him at a good amount per year shows they really like what he can bring to the team next year.

They were only willing to go a little more with Diaz despite the connection to him already. The team is downgraded overall regardless of what they do next. With Williams as the closer, they take a step (or three) backwards. If the team is able to add another closer and move Williams into a setup role, they’re better for it but the ninth inning got shakier, too.

We’ve come to realize David Stearns will operate in a value-based system. He saw Williams’ contract as good value while there was a certain limit he was willing to go to with Diaz, at least with the final offer the Mets were allowed to make to him. It’s frustrating to lose out by $3 million when the whole point of the Mets over the last few seasons has been to build around the endless wealth of Steve Cohen. How do they miss out for less than what the team will pay Tyrone Taylor this season?

We’ll come away with some answers, or at least be able to draw conclusions, as more information is shared. Diaz will be introduced to the Dodgers, not that he needs it. Stearns will be asked about his perspective of the Diaz negotiations.

Today, the talk of the MLB world has been Kyle Schwarber going back to the Philadelphia Phillies (no drama there) and what’s next for the Mets. Johan Santana weighed in. He seemed a little more accepting of it.

More understanding of the situation than Gelbs, Santana took the optimistic viewpoint. Gelbs, meanwhile, will be playing a moodier tune the next time he picks up a trumpet.