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Mark Bradley: Freddie Freeman’s a Dodger. I understand it, but I hate it.

I stopped rooting for the Reds – Maysville, Ky., is just up the mighty Ohio from Cincinnati – because they made one of the great trades in baseball history. I didn’t care that they landed Joe Morgan, who would win consecutive MVPs. All that mattered to me was that they…

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Bill Shaikin: Angry about Dodgers signing Freddie Freeman? Take it up with your owner, not ours.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers sign Freddie Freeman, and all of a sudden disgruntled fans of other teams are channeling their inner Russ Hodges: The Dodgers buy the pennant! The Dodgers buy the pennant!

Los Angeles Times

Freddie Freeman Makes the Strongest Team in Baseball Even Stronger

The Dodgers are baseball’s model of dependability, so they signed the 2020 NL MVP, baseball’s paragon of consistency.

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AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers

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Dylan Hernandez: Freddie Freeman signing could power Dodgers into baseball's legendary realm

PHOENIX — They have more power than the 1927 New York Yankees. They have the depth of the Big Red Machine, but with a designated hitter in their lineup instead of a pitcher.

Los Angeles Times

Freddie Freeman, one of free agency's biggest prizes, agrees to Dodgers deal

It lurked in the background throughout Major League Baseball's three-month lockout.

Los Angeles Times

Report: Dodgers to Sign 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman to Six-Year Deal

Fresh off a World Series title, the former MVP will reportedly leave Atlanta for the Dodgers.

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Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Braves, fans

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman has said goodbye.

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Braves 1B Freddie Freeman Pens Letter Thanking Atlanta Fans for Their Support

“I gave everything I had in and day out … I hope you remember all the wonderful memories we made together.”

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Freddie Freeman penned a classy farewell message for Braves fans after Matt Olson trade

Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Atlanta.

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Matt Olson’s Extension Signals a New Era for the Braves

They chose a younger, cheaper version of Freddie Freeman, from whom Atlanta is moving on, whether or not fans like it.

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‘This is the place I wanted to go’: Braves, Matt Olson agree to eight-year extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Matt Olson’s agent, B.B. Abbott, gave his client the numbers on the Braves’ contract offer, Olson did a double take. Wait, what did you say?

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Dodgers begin spring training as Freddie Freeman speculation continues to swirl

PHOENIX — Usually, Major League Baseball's offseason hot stove plays out behind the scenes, with executives operating in the shadows and news leaking out slowly on social media.

Los Angeles Times

Mark Bradley: A sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement

We have our answer. The Braves just traded half their farm system – slight exaggeration, but only slight – for Matt Olson. He’s a first baseman. You don’t make such a move if you believe you’ll re-sign Freddie Freeman. You make this deal only if you know he’s headed elsewhere.

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The Braves Are Going to Miss Freddie Freeman

Matt Olson is a great player, but Atlanta made a mistake in choosing an aging curve over the face of its franchise.

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Braves trade for Matt Olson, likely ending Freddie Freeman era

The Braves on Monday acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, and righties Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes.

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Braves manager Brian Snitker was speechless when reporters told him about the Matt Olson trade

He knew it meant Freddie Freeman was gone.

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Report: Braves Land All-Star 1B Matt Olson in Trade With A’s

It appears the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta is coming to an end

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Braves gave up on re-signing Freddie Freeman with trade for Matt Olson and MLB fans were shocked

End of an era for the Braves.

Sports Illustrated

Three Things to Watch for As Baseball Returns

Today is a great day. I’m listening to “Take It Easy” as I begin this newsletter, temperatures in Brooklyn are in the 50s, and all of us get to look forward to some baseball. This paragraph is the last in which I’ll mention the lockout in this introduction section. You…

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Bill Plaschke: With MLB lockout over, Dodgers need to add Freddie Freeman

LOS ANGELES — When we last left the Dodgers, they were injured, exhausted and soundly knocked off their title pedestal by the eventual champion Atlanta Braves.

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Tim Tucker: How Braves’ revenue surge could affect payroll, Freddie Freeman

The disclosure last week of the Braves’ record-setting financial results left many fans asking: What does it all mean for the team’s player payroll and for a potential Freddie Freeman contract?

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Mets reportedly checked on free agent Freddie Freeman before the lockout

NEW YORK — Could Freddie Freeman be donning a Mets uniform at the end of this lockout?

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Mark Bradley: We need to talk about Braves and Freddie Freeman

ATLANTA — It’s easy to say, “Give Freddie Freeman what he wants.” He has been the Braves’ second-best position player of the 21st century. (The best became a first-ballot Hall of Famer.) Freeman just helped deliver a giddy-beyond-belief World Series triumph. Nobody has an unkind word to say about the…

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Report: ‘Growing Belief’ Freddie Freeman Signs With New Team After Lockout

The five-time All-Star and 2020 NL MVP is reportedly looking elsewhere after spending the first 12 years of his career in Atlanta.

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