The Atlanta Braves decided this week that they will not be bringing Freddie Freeman back after 12 memorable seasons with the franchise.
Freeman, who was drafted by the Braves in 2007 and won an MVP and World Series with the team, thanked fans in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
“I don’t even know where to begin,” he wrote in a caption under a picture of himself with his wife, Chelsea, and three boys wearing Braves gear. “For the past 15 years I got to be a part of your organization. It was truly an honor. We went through the very highs together and some lows, but those lows is what made last year so special. You watched me grow up from a baby faced kid to marrying my love @chelseafreeman5 and seeing us bring 3 beautiful boys into the world.
“….Although our time has comet o an end, I look forward to seeing and playing in front of you all again. When that time comes, I hope you remember all the wonderful memories we made together. I love you Braves Country! Champions Forever!”
Freeman, a fan favorite in Atlanta, remained a free agent as of early Wednesday afternoon, with the Los Angeles Dodgers considered the favorite to land him.
The Braves decided to go a different direction, opting to trade a boatload of prospects for A’s first baseman Matt Olson. On Wednesday, the Braves extended Olson to an eight-year, $168 million deal.
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