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Why Freddie Freeman Won’t be a Dodger

There is no denying that Freddie Freeman is one of the best players in baseball. He is a stone-cold hitter and would really help the Dodgers, this year… but at what cost? Freddie Freeman will be 33 this season. Do you really want him blocking 22-year-old Miguel Vargas who really could be ready later this year, but who really needs to play 1B in the majors? The Dodgers have put Miguel on a “fast-track” because he has the advanced bat-to-ball skills to handle the challenge. He understands his right-handed swing mechanics, controls the strike zone, and uses the entire field.