Dodgers Nation · Apr 3, 2022
Dodgers: Corey Seager Talks About the ‘Huge’ Reason He Signed with Texas
The Dodgers had a largely successful offseason. They managed both re-sign Clayton Kershaw and whisk Freddie Freeman away from the Atlanta Braves. However, they were not successful in retaining longtime shortstop Corey Seager. Seager signed a megadeal with the Texas Rangers before the December 1 lockout.
Seager explained one big factor, besides the massive ten-year, $325M contract, that led to him signing with the Rangers in an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.
“We’re trending upwards. Woody [Chris Woodward] was a huge part of my decision. Knowing how he is, knowing how he approaches the game, knowing how I am and how I approach the game. The stars aligned.”