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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: David Freese Received Retirement Gift Via Venmo On Behalf Of Rangers’ Fans
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Dodgers News: David Freese Received Retirement Gift Via Venmo On Behalf Of Rangers’ Fans

Matthew Moreno
October 14, 2019
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In the immediate aftermath of being eliminated in the National League Division Series, multiple Los Angeles Dodgers spoke with disappointment of not only the early exit as a whole but because of what it meant for some members of the roster.

Changes are afoot this winter, both via free agency and retirement, as well as potential trades. Cody Bellinger, Walker Buehler and others didn’t specify who was likely to retire, but the candidates were obvious.

One being David Freese, who officially announced after 11 Major League seasons he was sailing off into the sunset. Freese nearly retired after the 2018 campaign but was convinced by the Dodgers to return for a final year.

With Freese still in the early stages of his post-playing career, the 36-year-old shared a modest retirement gift he received from a person who said it was from Texas Rangers fans.

Retirement gifts already rolling in for @david23freese. He shared this on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/vBlNANhEZe

— Matthew Moreno (@MMoreno1015) October 13, 2019

The reference is of course to the 2011 World Series, which Freese was named the MVP of. He started in all seven games and helped lead the Cardinals to a title by going 8-for-28 with three doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBI and five walks.

Freese’s triple came in the ninth inning of Game 6 as he drove in a pair to force extra innings and he later added a walk-off home run in the 11th. He set an MLB record with 21 RBI during the 2011 postseason and was also named NL Championship Series MVP that year.

Beyond becoming something of a modern day Mr. October, Freese was revered by teammates for his veteran leadership and ability to relate to the younger generation. He helped fill a void for the Dodgers that was created after Chase Utley retired before the 2018 season.

The Dodgers acquired Freese in August of last year, minutes before the now-defunct waiver trade deadline. He proved to be a valuable right-handed bat off the bench over parts of the last two seasons and was a key contributor in the postseason.

Freese hit .328/.421/.607 with 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 38 RBI in 98 games with the Dodgers.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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