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Nov 5, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman speaks 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 speaks during the World Series championship rally at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Finally, after a lot of speculations and rumors, top free-agent Freddie Freeman has an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a huge six-year deal. Notably, ever since the re-start of the free agency, Freeman’s future was one of the most-talked-about topics of Major League Baseball.
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Earlier, before signing for the Dodgers, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox also had their eyes on the star first baseman. However, now, to put an end to all the rumors, Freeman has finally chosen his new home for the next few years.
On Wednesday, Freeman bid goodbye to his former team, the Atlanta Braves, where he spent over 10 years of his MLB career.
LA Dodgers land Freddie Freeman for a whopping $162 million on a six-year deal
Earlier this week, when Freeman’s former team, the Braves, traded first baseman Matt Olson, it was crystal clear that they had given up on Freeman. Because having two top-class players for the same position wasn’t adding up. Now, two days after that trade, Freeman has moved out and signed a new contract with the Dodgers.
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Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (middle) celebrates after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
Taking to Twitter, ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel broke the news of Freeman’s deal with the Dodgers. McDaniel confirmed the key details of the deal, tweeting, “BREAKING: Freddie Freeman has agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a six-year, $162 million deal according to @jeffpassan and me.”
BREAKING: Freddie Freeman has agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a six-year, $162 million deal according to @JeffPassan and me.
— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) March 17, 2022
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With this deal, the 32-year-old player has become the second-highest average annual valued ($27 million) first baseman in MLB history. Before him, only Miguel Cabrera’s eight-year deal with Detroit Tigers had more annual salary ($31 million) as a first baseman.
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In nearly 20 years covering baseball, not sure I’ve seen a better lineup than the one the Dodgers will use this season. In some order, it’s going to be Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner, Will Smith, Max Muncy, Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Chris Taylor and A.J. Pollock.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 17, 2022
Now, with Freddie Freeman by their side, the LA Dodgers are one of the strongest teams in Major League Baseball. And with such a star-studded line-up, the Dodgers will be favorites to win the league and the World Series.
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With Mookie Betts, Freeman, Trea Turner, Will Smith, Cody Bellinger, and a few more stars, the Dodgers have set up what many would claim is an unbeatable side. But how far do you think the LA Dodgers will go in the 2022 season?
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