The Bergan Record reports that Darryl Strawberry and the Mets are no longer on speaking terms, because
of a dispute over payment of his deferred salaries, according to a
person familiar with the situation. A recent break-off in negotiations
led to Strawberry's decision to boycott the 1986 reunion at Shea
Stadium on Aug. 19.

Strawberry has 1.4 million in deferred money due to him, he asked as a favor, that the Mets pay it as a lump sum now but the present day value is $800,000.

The Mets response was this

To pay the full amount without deferral, “is like charity” said one
member of the Met hierarchy. “We love Darryl, we've tried to help him
out, but we're not in the business of giving money away.”

Howard Johnson's return is in jeopardy too as he was recently suspended as batting coach for Mets minor league affiliate Triple-A Norfolk Tides for leaving the team for a family affair without permission.