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No one should be happier about Marcell Ozuna’s return than Freddie Freeman

In going from everyday outfielder to designated hitter, Marcell Ozuna showed last season he could easily slide into a different role. Apparently, he can handle another as well: hard-hitting journalist.

During Saturday’s availability to discuss his returning to the Braves on a four-year, $65 million contract, Ozuna broke in as general manager Alex Anthopoulos discussed the ease of the process of bringing the National League’s leader in home runs and RBI back to Atlanta.

“Hey, I’ve got a question,” Ozuna said. “If you thought it was so easy to resign (me), what didn’t you do it after the season was over?