Teoscar Hernández's agent calls out MLB teams for free agency nonsense amid Dodgers run

The Dodgers' signing of Teoscar Hernández was a good one from the outset, even if it was kind of ridiculous that they included deferrals on a one-year deal. They were looking for a powerful right-handed bat to join the outfield, and that's exactly what they got.

But the extent of Hernández's success in LA couldn't have been predicted. He was leaving the Mariners and freeing himself from the confines of the hitter-unfriendly T-Mobile Park, which was sure to boost his stats, but throughout the season, time and time again, he's strengthened his case as a key piece of the Dodgers' puzzle for years to come.

A one-year contract isn't ideal for anyone, but Hernández has made the best of it, and he's made it clear that he'll stay in LA for as long as the Dodgers will have him. Even if they part ways during the offseason, he's set himself up for a huge payday and a multi-year deal for whatever team does end up landing him.

Hernández's agent, Rafa Nieves, took to Twitter to bask in a (deserved) in-your-face moment for both himself and his client. He wrote, "9 months ago every agent criticized me and Teo for taking a 1-year deal. [...] He will win his 3rd Silver Slugger, and will probably get some MVP votes. On top of that, he made more money this year than he would have made on that 3-year deal and now he will go back out on the market after a career year. Who’s laughing now?"

Rafa Nieves, Teoscar Hernández's agent, gets the last laugh after his client's massive year for the Dodgers

The Dodgers have a lot to think about in terms of keeping Hernández -- chiefly the future of their No. 1 prospect Dalton Rushing, who shifted to left field before being promoted to Triple-A in a likely move to get him to the majors with the Dodgers. Keeping Hernández, who's having the best season of his career at age 32, for another two or three years would once again block the path for Rushing.

But it'd also be a shame to watch Hernández leave when he's done so well and clearly loves the Dodgers (who love him right back). He became the first Dodger to ever win the Home Run Derby and, as Nieves notes, should probably expect some MVP votes. If the team does decide to keep him, he'll clearly jump at the chance, and he's already set a nice $23.5 million/year bar for himself.