Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Update, Potential Rule Change, Joc Pederson & More
Last week had noteworthy news despite little progress in baseball’s CBA negotiations.
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner sparked a conversation about the Dodgers and the Rams combining their championship parades.
MLB News: Rockies Sign Former Dodgers First Round Draft Pick
Which led to former Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson to unintentionally putting his foot in his mouth.
The Braves Tyler Matzek, Pederson’s former teammate used the parade conversation to take a shot at the Dodgers.
Dodgers: Braves Reliever Takes a Shot at LA World Series Legitimacy
But that wasn’t the only Pederson news.
MLB News: Rockies Sign Former Dodgers First Round Draft Pick
On a lighter note, Mookie Betts let Dodgers fans know who the funniest guy in the LA dugout is.
Dodgers: Mookie Betts Reveals Which LA Player is the Funniest
Fans were also treated to a tour of Clayton Kershaw’s autographed sports collectables.
Dodgers: A Look Inside Clayton Kershaw’s Sports Memorabilia Case
On the CBA negotiation front, one rule change was discussed that could heavily impact the Dodgers in 2022.
Dodgers: Proposed Rule Change Would Significantly Change LA’s Roster
With a new CBA no where close to being done, MLB officially postponed spring training.
Which the players’ association had some thoughts about.
MLB News: Lockout Draining Dollars from Spring Training Cities
Meanwhile, Chipper Jones did nothing to dissuade the idea that Freddie Freeman could sign with LA once the lockout is over.
Dodgers: Freddie Freeman “Frustrated” with ATL Front Office Says Hall-of-Famer
A fellow NL West team also signed a former Dodgers first round pick.
MLB News: Rockies Sign Former Dodgers First Round Draft Pick