{"id":1808,"date":"2024-11-18T02:18:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T02:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=1808"},"modified":"2024-11-18T02:18:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T02:18:01","slug":"breaking-top-free-agent-reliever-pretty-much-says-he-wants-to-sign-with-dodgers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=1808","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Top Free Agent Reliever Pretty Much Says He Wants to Sign With Dodgers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald has entered free agency and is searching for his next team.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-613\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>During an appearance on the Foul Territory show on Wednesday, he shared insights into what he\u2019s seeking in his next opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>However, it sounds like he has his mind made up and wants to pitch for a specific team in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent appearance on the\u00a0\u201cFoul Territory\u201d show, Sewald said he is focused on finding the best situation for him and mentioned the Los Angeles Dodgers as a potential fit even if means not having a set closer role.\u00a0<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-621\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing that I want is to go to a situation where I\u2019m going to be comfortable and I can pitch my best,\u201d Sewald said. \u201cNow, if that\u2019s in the eighth inning in L.A., then that\u2019s the eighth inning in L.A. If it\u2019s the ninth inning somewhere else, then that\u2019s where I\u2019m going to take it. 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It makes sense, given Los Angeles just secured a World Series title and is poised to be even stronger next year with several injured pitchers expected to return.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just need to make sure I am in the best situation for me and my family, and somewhere where I\u2019m going to be the best version of myself. I wasn\u2019t necessarily the best version of myself this year, so that is all I\u2019m focused on, is trying to figure out what organization is going to bring out the best in me. Whether it\u2019s new coaches, new analytics, new ideas, and then we\u2019re going to go from there.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it\u2019s L.A., they have lots of closers. Lots of people get a chance in the ninth inning. 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