We are two days from Christmas, and Teoscar Hernández has yet to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, or any MLB team for that matter.
The expectation has always been that Hernández signing with the Dodgers was the most likely outcome, and he has said since the season ended that he wants to remain in LA and will do everything he can to make it happen.
We know from multiple reports that Hernández is seeking a 3-year deal worth $66-$72 million. For whatever reason, whether it is the terms or the valuation, the Dodgers have not bit at these demands and now seem to be at a stalemate.
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According To Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, the Dodgers and Hernández’s camp have not talked in a week.
“What I can tell you, based on my sources, is that the Dodgers and Teoscar Hernández, they haven’t communicated for over a week,” McKain said on Monday’s episode of Dodgers Dougout Live. “There’s been no communication between the Dodgers and Teoscar Hernández.”
- Teoscar Hernandez stats (ESPN): .272/.339/.501, .840 OPS, 33 home runs, 32 doubles, 99 RBI
Seeing how much the Dodgers have shelled out money-wise, not just the past two offseasons but historically, it is a bit surprising that Hernández’s wishes are too rich.
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Ultimately, it feels that the Dodgers will need to increase their offer if they hope to keep him around, as the other teams in the mix will certainly match the asking price.
Will the Dodgers get a deal with Hernández in time for Christmas?