MLB Trade Rumors | Tim Dierkes: Many assumed that Freddie Freeman returning to the Braves would be a foregone conclusion. However, lack of traction between the two sides in contract talks that preceded the shutdown has thrown that belief into question. Bob Nightengale reported from the GM meetings that Freeman rejected Atlanta’s five-year, $135 million offer as he seeks at least a sixth guaranteed year.
Could that open the door for New York to pounce? Jon Heyman seems to think so, as he speculates that the Yankees, Dodgers, and Blue Jays are at the front of the queue of teams looking to pry the five-time All-Star away from the only major league team he’s known.