Freddie Freeman reflects on leaving Braves for Dodgers in free agency

Freddie Freeman's decision to sign a six-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after the 2021 season is revisited as the Braves and Dodgers prepare for the NLCS. Freeman, a former star with Atlanta, left the Braves during a turbulent offseason marked by a lockout and shifting team strategies. His move was partially influenced by the Braves choosing to trade for Matt Olson, leading to Freeman's return to his Los Angeles roots. Five years later, both Freeman and the Braves have had considerable success, with Freeman contributing to two Dodgers World Series titles and Olson maintaining a strong performance in Atlanta.

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