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We know Freddie Freeman has a plan for things. He wants to play four more seasons (two beyond his current contract with the Dodgers) and get to 3,000 hits. He’d like to get 47 plate appearances this spring.
But sometimes even Freeman gets caught off guard with thinking too far ahead.
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times argued that Freeman should wear a Dodger cap once he’s inducted into the Hall of Fame rather than a cap of the Atlanta Braves, for whom he played 12 seasons. I enjoyed this part of their exchange:
“I’ve only been here for four years, and you’re already talking about this?” Freeman said. “That makes me happy because that means I’ve done my job well.”
Consider this a bonus daily question to answer in the comments below: What cap should Freeman wear when he’s inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Start your Monday off by seeing the reception Shohei Ohtani received when arrived in Osaka for Japan’s final two tuneups before the World Baseball Classic, from Theo DeRosa at MLB.com.
Japan’s first WBC game in Pool C is Friday at 2 a.m. PT, televised by FS1.
Speaking of World Baseball Classic news, old friend Ryan Yarbrough was added to the United States roster for pool play, replacing Twins pitcher Joe Ryan. Yarbrough pitched for the Dodgers in parts of the 2023 and 2024 seasons, and is currently with the Yankees.