The Atlanta Braves faced a difficult decision this offseason. Retain the face of the franchise on the heels of a World Series win or opt for a younger, cheaper option at his position. The Braves chose the latter. Atlanta traded for first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland A’s in March, signaling the end of the Freddie Freeman era after 12 seasons. Freeman ultimately signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who made their first trip to Atlanta this season on Friday. Prior to the game, Freeman was… Source link
Read More »Freddie Freeman reaches 6-year deal with Dodgers
An Atlanta Braves institution is on the move. At least he got a ring on the way out. Longtime Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has agreed to a six-year, $162 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan. The deal will end a 12-year tenure in Atlanta for Freeman, who capped his time there by winning the franchise’s first World Series title since 1995. During his time in Atlanta, the 32-year-old Freeman also earned five… Source link
Read More »Freddie Freeman says he prayed for his life after COVID-19 fever hit 104.5 degrees
As the coronavirus continues to spread at record pace in some parts of America, some have argued younger people shouldn’t fear COVID-19 because it doesn’t pose as large a threat to them if they contract it. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman provided an emotional rebuttal to that argument on Saturday as he detailed his experience with the illness that caused him to report to summer camp late. Freeman told reporters that the experience was miserable enough that he started praying… Source link
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