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Atlanta Braves rumors: Adam Duvall still loves his time in The ATL

Adam Duvall may be playing for the Boston Red Sox now, but he will always have a place in the heart of Braves Country. After being a power hitter earlier in his career with the Cincinnati Reds, Duvall reinvented himself as a clutch playmaker in the outfield for Atlanta, whether that be with his bat or his glove. Two years removed from winning it all, Duvall still loves his time in The ATL.

Here is Duvall speaking with Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib over on The Baseball Insiders.

Duvall played for the Braves from 2018 to 2020 before signing with the Miami Marlins in his free agency in 2021. He will always be remembered for being one of the four outfielders Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos traded for heading into the deadline. His greatest play was a grand slam in the World Series, albeit in a game where the Braves blew it at home to Houston.

The big takeaway Duvall had from his time in Atlanta was how unselfish his teammates were. The entire clubhouse was pulling the same direction. He might play for Boston now, but Duvall was absolutely a huge part in the cultural turnaround in Atlanta under skipper Brian Snitker’s leadership. Although he is in his mid-30s, there’s always a chance Duvall could come back to the A.

Keep in mind Duvall won a Gold Glove and led the NL in runs batted in during the 2021 campaign.