EP 25 – La Primavera de Fernando

J.P. Hoornstra discusses the Dodgers' last-minute signings of David Peralta, Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson on the eve of spring training, and the team's announcement that Fernando Valenzuela will have his number-34 jersey officially retired.

Where to Listen

J.P. Hoornstra discusses the Dodgers’ signings of David Peralta, Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson (1:20), two odd things about Peralta joining the Dodgers (4:46), and how it makes the outfield off-season plan make sense (7:09). The episode concludes with a deep dive (11:11) into the decision to retire Fernando Valenzuela’s number 34.

Link to J.P.’s column about the new rules coming to MLB in 2023

Contract details for Peralta/Reyes/Nelson

Report about Peralta’s injury in Tampa Bay