LOS ANGELES — Apparently the team that spent $1.2 billion on players this winter can’t give things away for free anymore.
The Dodgers announced plans Friday for their annual fan event on Feb. 3 at the stadium. Traditionally free, admission this year for DodgerFest will cost $10. Tickets went on sale Friday on the team’s website.
Parking is still free. Gates will open at 10 a.m. and the event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
As usual, the event will feature interviews and autograph-signing availability with current and past players. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is among those expected to participate along with first baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman/outfielder Mookie Betts and others.
There will also be live entertainment and activities for fans to enjoy. Stadium concessions and team stores will be open in the outfield areas.
For more details, visit www.Dodgers.com/dodgerfest.
IBAÑEZ ADDED
Former big-leaguer Raul Ibañez has rejoined the Dodgers’ front office as the new vice president of baseball development and special projects.
Ibañez retired in 2014, ending a 19-year playing career spent primarily with the Seattle Mariners. He was also an All-Star with the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies in 2009.
Ibañez joined the Dodgers as a special assistant to Andrew Friedman in 2016 then left to join MLB as a senior vice president of on-field operations where he was one of a number of recently retired players involved with rules changes and on-field technology.
Along the way, Ibañez has been a frequent managerial candidate, being interviewed or connected to openings in Tampa Bay, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco and New York.