A flair of controversy that has surrounded Freddie Freeman within the Braves organization since Freeman signed with the Dodgers this past off-season. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., a 24-year old speed sensation, was giving an interview to a Dominican sports journalist when he was asked about his relationship with Freddie Freeman. The interviewer asked Acuna what, if anything, he would miss about Freddie Freeman. The direct quote attributed to Acuna Jr. is as follows:"You come with your swagger from the minor leagues. By then, Freddie Freeman already had multiple All-Star designations and came second place in Rookie of the Year voting in 2011, losing to star-closer and teammate Craig Kimbrel.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 07, 2022 20:52 UTC