Atlanta Braves Rumors: Rotation outlook, Freddie Freeman’s return, a wasted trade fit
By Mark Powell
Braves Rumors: Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta again
Freddie Freeman will always have fond memories of the ATL, but last season’s first trip home hit a little different.
The Braves were the only organization Freeman had ever known. It made his decision to leave all the more difficult. When he came to Atlanta for a series against the Braves last season, all the emotions rushed back, so much so that Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers needed some assurance that he embraced the Dodger Way just a week later.
Since then, Freeman has been worth the money and more. He made the NL All-Star team last year and is on his way to another appearance, this year in Seattle. As for the player himself, he’s expecting this week’s series to come with a ‘business as usual’ approach, rather than an emotional letdown.
“A little bit different. I am looking forward to it, I had so many special times there. Obviously, being a World Series champion with the Atlanta Braves, I have so many special memories. I can’t wait to see some of my old friends again. I am looking forward to it, probably not going to be as many tears this time around, but I am looking forward to it but it’ll be a little bit different this time,” Freeman said, via SportsNet LA.
Freeman hit .348 with a double, two home runs, four runs batted in, and a 1.117 OPS in six games against Atlanta last season. Dodgers fans will settle for that, no matter the number of tears shed.