I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player’s agent.I guess words and promises don’t matter.

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) November 24, 2021

Without knowing exactly what happened, I’ll say this: Cohen is not the first baseball executive to be frustrated by the end game of a free-agent process. But such is the nature of free agency. Even the wealthiest owner cannot control the decision-making of a player and his agent. https://t.co/y5eapVSESZ

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 24, 2021

Mets are upset about the Matz situation and his last minute call to Cardinals. They had the impression he was going to come back to them for a final chance. Sources say Mets would have gone to that level ($44M, 4 years) https://t.co/IQb31i6Tvu

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 24, 2021

Mets GM Billy Eppler told Matz’s agent Rob Martin he was upset. Mets thought they’d have a final chance and didn’t get it. Word from Matz camp is he had a late change of heart,

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 24, 2021