The LA Kings held their annual Dodgers Night at Crypto.com Arena during their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The event was attended by catcher Will Smith, representing the World Series champions.
All fans in attendance received commemorative socks. Special ticket holders also received a customized Dodgers/Kings joint bobblehead featuring Trevor Moore. The Kings forward has been a fan of both teams since childhood and is from Thousand Oaks.
Smith followed Mookie Betts, who attended the annual Dodgers Night the previous year. He was present at the puck drop ceremony. Other players featured on the Kings’ celebratory night include Tony Gonsolin, Quique Hernandez and Bill Russell.
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During the first break, Smith appeared on FanDuel Sports Network’s mid-game show. He answered questions about the team, the offseason and preparations for 2025. Highlights of his interview included his praise for Shohei Ohtani. Smith spoke about having a front row seat to “The Show” and how his two-way talent will help make them a better team.
“I got to see what he (Ohtani) did this year. I got a front row seat to it. It’s 50-50. It was just incredible,” Smith said. “So, watching him do that, watching him go out there. And (he’s) a Cy Young Award candidate every year. It’s unbelievable what he can do. We’re We are lucky to have him.”
Will Smith excited about Dodgers additions
The LA Dodgers are having a successful offseason so far. They re-signed former Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, World Series champions Teoscar Hernandez and Blake Treinen, and recently added Korean infielder Haesung Kim. Will Smith is excited to play with them, but also said the front office might be looking to bring in more fresh faces.
“We’ve got a lot of players back and obviously signed some new players. We’re excited about that,” Smith added. “I’m sure we’re looking to sign some more guys. I know the front office’s plan is to make our team better every year and that’s what they’re working towards. But in the end it’s our decision. Go out and play. ”
The Dodgers are the top candidates for the prize for Aki Sasaki. Japan’s young flamethrower is expected to sign by January 23, before the submission deadline expires. LA also wants to extend veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw.
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