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Nov 5, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman waves to the crowd during the World Series championship rally at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 5, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman waves to the crowd during the World Series championship rally at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Once the lockout in Major League Baseball gets over, the first and foremost job for every MLB team will be to try and sign their desired free agents available in the market. Some top players like Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, and Clayton Kershaw, who are in their free agency, are yet to sign for any team.
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And when talking about free agents, then Freddie Freeman is probably the most demanded player in MLB. However, despite helping the Braves to win the World Series title in the 2021 season, his former franchise, Atlanta Braves, are doubtful about signing him again.
But a recent report suggests that the Braves made a huge sum of profit in the last year, and still they find it difficult to offer another contract to their talisman.
Atlanta Braves 2021 earnings lost the argument to not sign Freddie Freeman
Notably, the 2021 season of MLB was one of the best seasons ever for the Atlanta Braves. They went on to win the National League and the World Series title in the same year. And Freddie Freeman played an instrumental role in the Braves’ success in the last season.
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Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning of game five of the 2021 World Series at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
However, after the last season, Freeman’s contract with the Braves expired. And instead of resigning him, the Braves are still doubtful of offering him a new contract. Recently, when the Liberty Media-owned Atlanta Braves’ profit for the 2021 season went viral on social media, it surprised many Braves fans.
And . . . Here's my column on Liberty Media's year-end financial report (hello, Rob Manfred!) and the affirmed absurdity of Freddie Freeman's contract situation.https://t.co/jcGrTg32b3
— Jeff Schultz (@JeffSchultzATL) February 25, 2022
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Read more: New York Yankees Given Positive News On Freddie Freeman Situation With Atlanta Braves
According to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, the Atlanta Braves made a $111 million profit only in the 2021 season. That too during a pandemic. Now, when the Braves earned such a huge amount in the last season, they do not have any excuse to not sign their star performer.
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Not to forget that, apart from the Braves, the New York Yankees are also in the race to get Freeman by their side. Well, once the lockout ends, we’ll get to know for which team Freddie Freeman will play the next season.
