Team Canada superstar Freddie Freeman is excited about battling teammate in 2023 WBC: "I got some of my enemies here tonight in Mookie on Team USA"

By Zachary Roberts

Modified Jan 15, 2023 15:06 GMT

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Last campaign, Freddie Freeman had anything but a normal offseason. He moved from the Atlanta Braves (his hometown and longtime team) to the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency.

It'll be more normal this season, but the World Baseball Classic will throw a wrench in it. Freeman will once again suit up for the Canadian team and try to bring home glory for his country.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Freeman discussed the offseason and his excitement about the WBC:

“It’s a lot more normal of an offseason for me this year. I know where we’re going to be. I got the rental house all ready to go. Our head athletic trainer came into our workout today, and talking to Doc four days ago, everyone is just really excited. We’re looking forward to it."

He continued, discussing his excitement about facing Mookie Betts, his friend and teammate:

"I’m going to be there a few days earlier than normal, because of the WBC. I got some of my enemies here tonight in Mookie on Team USA, but it’s going to be fun. I had so much fun in 2017 playing in the WBC so I’m looking forward to being on the Canadian team again.”

Freeman proved to be an exceptional addition for the Dodgers, who won 111 games. Before he can focus on bringing another championship to his mantle and to the Dodgers, he'll focus on the World Baseball Classic in early March.

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