The main pending of the Braves after winning the World Series title was a contract extension for Freddie Freeman. Nevertheless, the most recent reports indicate that the negotiations are unproductive.
According to information from Buster Olney, of ESPN, Freeman will not sign with the Braves when MLB’s work stoppage ends due to contractual differences with Atlanta.
It was added that the Braves offered an agreement five campaigns and 135 million dollars to the veteran player. For its part, the infielder 32 years old aspires to an agreement of six years and 180 million USD.
The differences are so great that an anonymous source assured ESPN that Atlanta will look for another option in the market. “I think the Braves will move quickly to get an alternative and get through the conversation,” pointed.
It should be noted that the Braves proposal is one of the most attractive for a first baseman. The annual salary (27 million dollars) would be the best paid in the Majors and its total value is the third highest in MLB; Freeman’s approach would make him the second-highest-paid first baseman in the league, behind only Joey Votto’s $225 million.
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Historic in Atlanta
Freeman, recruited in the 2007 Draft, debuted in 2010 with the Braves and in 12 seasons in Atlanta he records .295/.384/.509 and sum 1,704 hits, 941 RBIs and 271 home runs in 1,565 games played.
In an organization statistically dominated by Hank Aaron, Freeman is in the top ten of the previously mentioned departments and, in addition, has five invitations to the All-Star Game, three Silver Sluggers, a Gold Golve, an MVP and the 2021 World Series ring.
