Atlanta Braves Aimed to Keep Freddie Freeman and Sign Houston Astros Star Ahead of MLB Lockout

Baseball is back! And not to worry, even though the new season begins next month, the MLB market will entertain baseball fans till then. Some of the top free agents, like Freddie Freeman, Carlos Correa, and Clayton Kershaw, are yet to sign for any team. Hence, their future in the league is already the hottest topic of discussion. 

Notably, unlike the aforementioned, a few of the players, such as Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander, had signed their new contracts before the lockout. Had the owners not imposed the lockout in December, Freddie Freeman too would have probably signed his new contract with a team.

As per a recent report, the Atlanta Braves were keen to sign Freddie Freeman along with a then free agent and current Astros star. But with one star off-limits, how keen is their interest now?

Atlanta Braves wanted to sign free agents Justin Verlander and Freddie Freeman 

Even during the lockout, many teams inquired about the availability of Freddie Freeman. But none of them were eligible to offer a deal. However, now with business running as usual, many believe that he will sign for the Yankees, while some rumors are also suggesting that he will end up at his former team, the Atlanta Braves.

A recent report suggests that before the lockout in MLB, the Braves had talked with Justin Verlander for a potential deal, while they also intended to keep Freeman by their side. But since Verlander returned to his former team, Houston Astros, the Braves stay focused on Freeman and also sign a high-level starter.

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According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Freeman is still in the plans of the Braves, but they are also looking for a high-level starter that fits into their budget.

“Prior to the lockout, Braves had detailed conversations with free agent Justin Verlander. He ultimately returned to Houston,” tweeted Morosi. “But this indicates that the Braves are trying to fit a high-level starter *and* Freddie Freeman into their budget.”

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Though it is completely up to Freddie Freeman to choose his next team, the Braves fans still want him to stay home. Do you think that is the right option for Freddie? or are you of the idea that there is a better opportunity around the corner, one that is too good for Freeman to say no to?