New York Yankees Show Serious Interest in Freddie Freeman as Atlanta Braves Negotiations Stall
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As Freddie Freeman smashed home runs for Atlanta Braves in a record-breaking World Series outing, he gained the interest of every franchise sitting at home, including that of the New York Yankees. Interestingly, Freeman is on top of the free agency list, courtesy of his stellar run in the 2021 MLB season.
Desperate for heroes, the New York Yankees have shown a keen interest in many stars in free agency. Adding to the extravagant list of demands, reports state that the Yankees are now interested in Braves’ star, Freddie Freeman.
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New York Yankees met Freddie Freeman’s representative
New York Yankees had a heartbreaking exit from the season, losing the Wild Card game to their arch-rivals, Boston Red Sox. Hence, the Yankees and their GM Brian Cashman are going to leave no stone unturned to acquire the players who can sail their way to the World Series in 2022.
As the off-season bidding war for free agents has already begun, the Yankees aim to bag the best ones possible. Hence, Freddie Freeman, who recently helped the Atlanta Braves clinch their historic World Series, is also on their radar.
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MLB Network’s Jon Heyman revealed that Yankees have met with Freddie Freeman and other top lefthanded-hitting 1B representatives.
Heyman tweeted, “Yankees met with reps for all top lefthanded-hitting 1B, including Freddie Freeman. Of course, the Braves would seem most likely to retain Freeman, while Rizzo and perhaps trade candidate Olson, among others, may be more realistic for NYY. But it’s worth investigating the great FF.”
Yankees met with reps for all top lefthanded-hitting 1B, including Freddie Freeman. Of course the Braves would seem most likely to retain Freeman, while Rizzo and perhaps trade candidate Olson, among others, may be more realistic for NYY. But it’s worth investigating the great FF
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 15, 2021
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Look Back at Freddie Freeman’s 2021 outing
Freddie Freeman has played all his baseball career(2010-to date) exclusively with Atlanta Braves. In 2021, he smashed 31 home runs, and 31 RBI’s. Apart from his astonishing performance, Freeman has been insanely consistent and durable. He has played 539 of the Braves’ 545 games, which means he is the guy the team can easily rely on.
Notably, Atlanta Braves are determined to retain him, however, nothing is finalized yet. Do you think New York Yankees will steal Freeman from the Braves?
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