Francisco Rodriguez news conference recap:

It turns out the pressure on Omar Minaya to sign Fracisco Rodriguez wasn't just coming from Mets fans. It was coming from his own family.

"Daddy, you gonna get K-Rod?" the Mets' general manager was asked by his sons.

As we know by now, Minaya got K-Rod. And today, the major league record-holder for most saves in a season took the podium in Long Island City for his introductory news conference.

Sporting his new #75 Mets jersey over a pinstriped suit vest, Rodriguez said he has always wanted to play in New York and cited the "atmosphere" and "passion" that Mets fans bring to the ballpark as reasons why. He doesn't think it will be difficult to adjust to living in New York ... except for that pesky cold weather.

K-Rod said he was aware of the team's bullpen woes from last season, adding that he was "here to help them get where they need to be," the playoffs. Minaya also acknowledged last year's inability to close out games, saying that signing Rodriguez was their "number one priority."

If not for his sons, then for Mets fans. With K-Rod in the fold, another September swoon is unacceptable.