2025-2026 offseason thread

Freeman played chicken with the Braves and eventually the Braves decided they needed to make a move so they weren’t left hanging. A classic case of FAFO for Freeman.
 
Carp said:
Sorry I was off on the years. Olson extension was 8/168. Even if total AAV wasn't similar, the total number was easily better than we offered Freeman.

Freddie and his agent certainly hold some blame. But AA holding firm on 5 years and then committing more money (and prospects) to Olson was insanely dumb.
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Years and AAV matter my guy. Olson being 4 years younger was the reason for the longer deal. Freeman is currently getting paid through his age 37 season. Olson is getting paid through his age 35 season with an option for 1 more. Clear to me that AA was comfortable paying a 1B through age 36.
 
jpx7 said:
“Not true. At least if we’re being disingenuous.”

Freeman is making less now than he would have with the Braves. He literally fired his agent for the failure. Just take the L, my guy.
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Its not being disingenuous. Olson was offered more total dollars. Whether it's less per AAV isn't that relevant since the main sticking point was that Freeman wanted 6 years, not 5.
 
thewupk said:
Years and AAV matter my guy. Olson being 4 years younger was the reason for the longer deal. Freeman is currently getting paid through his age 37 season. Olson is getting paid through his age 35 season with an option for 1 more. Clear to me that AA was comfortable paying a 1B through age 36.
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I can understand the motivation in regards to years and age. I even understood it at the time. But that's the benefit of hindsight. We can evaluate whether it was a good decision or not. Considering how well Freeman has aged and the acquisition cost of Olson, it's a no brainer AA made the wrong choice.
 
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