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Jeff Wilpon: Mets wanted to 'block' rival Phillies from All-Star closer Edwin Diaz
Mets executive Jeff Wilpon said the team aggressively pushed to acquire Edwin Diaz in part to "block" the rival Phillies from trading for the All-Star closer.