The Dodgers newest acquisitions were introduced at a press conference in front of media on Wednesday afternoon. Mookie Betts and David Price, both acquired from Boston, were in attendance for a very welcoming media crowd.
…it's really real… #MookieSZN pic.twitter.com/0dzO0Af9JK
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 12, 2020
Betts and Price answered questions from the media, and of course, they had to address the stress of having their trade put on hold. But more importantly, they talked about the excitement of getting the opportunity to come to Los Angeles.
To be able to jump onto a team like the Dodgers…it’s something special to be a part of and we’re both very excited to be a part of that.- David Price
Dressed out in their new Dodger home-whites, Betts and Price discussed the excitement and circumstances surrounding the trade rumors.
Don’t they look good in Dodger Blue? #mookiebetts #davidprice pic.twitter.com/iwuRZ4ZEhV
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 12, 2020
The pair also had a little bit of fun with it, especially David Price when asked about the opportunity to hit as a pitcher.
"For me it changes the most… I gotta come swing the bat! … 2 for my last 3!' – a happy David Price
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 12, 2020
Mookie was also very excited about the opportunity to play alongside another MVP in Cody Bellinger.
Betts on playing with Cody Bellinger "its going to be pretty special. He's gonna put on a show, and I'm gonna do my best to keep up with him."
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 12, 2020
When asked about playing in Los Angeles and whether the “Hollywood Lifestyle” was a concern, Mookie had the perfect answer.
It’s pretty easy to get lost in it, but I’m focused on baseball
After nearly a week of having their futures up in the air, it seems that Betts and Price are excited about a fresh start. The trade with the Red Sox was, of course, held up for almost six full days due to Boston’s concerns over medicals exchanged in the deal. That deal being held up ultimately led to the Angels scrapping an agreement with the Dodgers to acquire Ross Stripling and Joc Pederson.
