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Liliana Armas takes a photo of Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia and his daughter Leah Heredia. They are holding the spade that Heredia used at the stage to show the 'CHOP' his signature move that the Braves players adopted during the season on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
At the end of the event, the Atlanta Braves team poses for the media in front of the 2021 World Series Champion trophy on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
At the end of the ceremony, the players were bathed in confetti that flew throughout the stadium. on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A fan of the Atlanta Braves shows his joy after listening to rapper Big Boi who started the concert after the official ceremony on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The ceremony began with the players marching down the red carpet, where the entire team celebrated the 2021 World Series Championship with their fans at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta rapper Ludacris close the celebrations at Truist Park in tribute to the 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With a selection of all his hits, Ludacris put all the attendees to dance in Truis Park during the ceremonies of the new 2021 World Series Champions on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia's own Big Boy performs at Truist Park during the celebrations of the 2021 World Series Champions The Atlanta Braves Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Another Atlanta native Zac Brown performed a couple of songs after as part of the celebrations at Truist Park. Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Big Boi, Sleepy Brown, and Killer Mike put up an exciting show after the official ceremony of the new 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2021 World Series Champions celebrate with their fans at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Braves fans received the 2021 World Series Champions with the tomahawk chop at Truist Stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Braves fan film himself doing the tomahawk chop at Truist Stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Atlanta Braves players celebrate as confetti fly over after the celebrations with the new World Series Champions at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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11/5/21 - Atlanta - Freddie Freeman and other 2021 World Series champion Braves players walk the red carpet to the stage at Truist Park on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 after the parade into to Truist Park in Cobb County. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
By Jay Black
Nov 18, 2021

The World Series hangover will remain for a while, but the Braves have already started working on how they will defend their 2021 title.

In this edition of the Braves Report Podcast from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, beat reporter Gabe Burns and Jay Black discuss where the Freddie Freeman negotiations stand, what to do about the outfield and who should be the award winners for 2021.

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