"Welcome back Yankees father"; "Deferred $65,000,000" - Fans react to Teoscar Hernandez re-signing with Dodgers on 3-year, $66,000,000 deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to a three-year, $66 million deal, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The contract ends weeks of speculation, securing one of the key players from last season’s memorable World Series run. The news triggered a flurry of reactions from fans online.

Here’s a look at what some elated fans had to say about Teoscar Hernandez’s re-signing:

“Welcome back Yankees Father,” one fan posted on Intagram.

“The glue to this championship #Dodgers!” another fan commented on X (formerly Twitter).

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“The rich get richer. Dodgers with a huge resigning of Teoscar Hernandez,” a fan opined.

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However, not all fans were impressed with Toescar Hernandez’s signing. Some took the opportunity to poke fun at the Dodgers.

“Deferred $65,000,000 2040,” a fan joked.

“The cartel gotta be funding the Dodgers,” another fan quipped.

“Didn’t wanna shave his beard,” another fan remarked.

Hernandez may not be the Dodgers’ last acquisition this offseason. The team is reportedly pursuing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. Adding Sasaki could be a major coup for the defending World Series champions as they aim for back-to-back titles.

Teoscar Hernandez rounds out Dodgers outfield

Tesocar Hernandez’s return to Los Angeles rounds out the Dodgers’ outfield. Earlier this offseason, the Dodgers extended Tommy Edman and brought in signed free agent Michael Conforto.

The Dodgers’ outfield now appears set, with Edman in center, Conforto in left and Hernandez in right. While Edman and Conforto aren’t known for their power, Hernandez brings plenty of it.

Bringing Hernandez back also helps maintain the Dodgers’ righty-lefty balance in the lineup.

According to FanGraphs, the Dodgers will likely keep that balance by hitting Shohei Ohtani leadoff, Mookie Betts second, World Series MVP Freddie Freeman third, Hernandez fourth and third baseman Max Muncy fifth.

The botbottom of the lineup includes right-handed catcher Will Smith, switch hitter Edman and lefties Conforto and Gavin Luxx.

It’s worth pointing out that the bottom three hitters, plus Ohtani atop the lineup, should continue making life difficult for opposing managers. With four left-handed hitters potentially coming up in a row, opposing managers will find it challenging to get the matchups they want.

As it stands, the Dodgers could field the toughest lineup to pitch against in the majors. With Blake Snell in the fold, the Dodgers have enough firepower to contend with the best of them.

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Nestor is an NHL and MLB writer at Sportskeeda with over 10 years of experience. Growing up in Toronto, he became an avid Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan, but also admires the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Dodgers for their dominance in the 80s. Holding an Economics and Education major, Nestor’s passion for writing and sporting events led him to take up reporting about the sport professionally.

Nestor credits the Leafs’ playoff runs in the early '90s as having a lasting impact on him. His favorite players are Doug Gilmour and Mike Bossy, as he feels they were tough, talented leaders, while Pat Burns is his favorite coach of all time for always preaching a fast-paced game.

Growing up in Canada, it was natural for Nestor to become interested in ice hockey and he played Minor Hockey as a teenager, which has given him a unique perspective on the sport. Nestor has mastered the art of how to best present facts and he also has a knack for knowing which sources can be trusted, and which can't for stories.

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