The past week at Winter Meetings was full of surprises and disappointments. While it was mostly disappointments for Dodger fans, one surprise was the pop-in visit by former Dodger Matt Kemp.
Free agent Matt Kemp just showed up at the meetings. pic.twitter.com/WaXh6FAPMh
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 10, 2019
Matt Kemp appeared to be at the meetings to formally announce his intentions to play in 2020. Kemp’s arrival came with statement of his intent to keep playing.
Just asked former #Dodgers OF Matt Kemp if he was here because he’s looking to play in 2020: “I’m not looking to go home. Why is everyone asking me that? I’m not retired. I was hurt last year.”
Limited to 20 games with Reds last year, released from Triple-A by Mets— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) December 10, 2019
Kemp’s History
Matt Kemp played for the Dodgers from 2006 – 2014. He was a 2X All-Star as well as a 2X Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award winner during that span. In 2011, Kemp was runner-up for the National League MVP award. He was “bested” by Ryan Braun, who was later discovered to have used performance enhancing drugs. Seeking to free themselves of some salary and…
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