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Atlanta Braves: 5 best trade options for Freddie Freeman

By Rob Wolkenbrod

Sep 25, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) connects for a base hit during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) connects for a base hit during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 16, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore Orioles defeated Philadelphia Phillies 19-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore Orioles defeated Philadelphia Phillies 19-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles may be losing slugger first baseman Chris Davis to free agency after declining a qualifying offer worth over $15 million. He could covet nearly $200 million this offseason coming off a 47 home run season. He’s also arguably the best bat on the market.

The Orioles have said they have the resources to bring back Davis, but with plenty of competition for his services, it’s possible they will lose out on him. If they have the money and lose out on the former Silver Slugger, Freddie Freeman could be a trade target.

Baltimore does not have a good farm system. Pitcher Dylan Bundy has been the headliner for a few years, but constant arm injuries have hampered his progress, making him an unlikely trade chip. Any package would have to be wrapped around former first-round pick Hunter Harvey.

The good thing is since Freeman is owed a lot of money and Atlanta seems inclined on moving him, the price may not be as bad as one thinks. It may take the Orioles cleaning out the rest of their farm system, but those can be made up for via the MLB Draft and trades. If they want to compete with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees (both of whom made the playoffs last season), Baltimore may be an aggressive suitor for Freeman.

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