Hernández: Freddie Freeman's contract shows how much the Dodgers believe in their minor leaguers
He spoke about how delighted he was to return to his native Southern California and play in front of his 67-year-old father and 86-year-old grandfather.He also admitted he was disappointed the Braves didn’t want him.
“I’ve been trying to think of how this was going to go in my head with these questions,” Freeman said. “You spend 15 years in an organization, 12 in the big leagues, a lot of memories are made.”As Freeman reflected on the Braves’ efforts to retain him, he sounded disappointed.Days after the Dodgers signed former Braves star Freddie Freeman, Atlanta signed former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year contract.
Regardless of whether Freeman misread the market or overplayed his hand, his anger was understandable. Former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen signed a one-year, $16-million deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday.. The Dodgers remained interested but in shorter deals. But players like Jansen didn’t make multiple All-Star teams by curling up in a ball when their feelings were hurt.Make no mistake: The Dodgers are loaded when it comes to power and consistency at the plate. Will they make the most of it and win the World Series?
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