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Freeman humbled by biggest deal in Braves' history
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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman smilies during a Wednesday press conference that announced he has agreed to terms on an 8-year contract in Atlanta. Freeman said his $135 million deal shows he should simply continue on his current path to becoming one of the best first basemen. - photo by David Tulis | Associated Press
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman says he won't try to change to prove he deserves the biggest contract in Atlanta Braves' history. "I'm going to go out there and just keep trying to get better," he said Wednesday, a day after his $135 million, eight-year deal was finalized. "I progressively got better the last three years.
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