Freddie Freeman: Best-paid Brave

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Freddie Freeman: Best-paid Brave

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman happily discusses his new 8-year, $135 million deal in press conference at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman smilies as he announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves General manager Frank Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves General Manager Frank Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, talks to General Manager Frank Wren.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman meets the media after he announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves General manager Frank Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, sitting next to manager Fredi Gonzalez, smiles as he announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves General manager Frank Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, sitting next to Braves General manager Frank Wren, announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, center meets the media after he announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves General manager Frank Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman smilies as he announces that he has agreed to terms with the team that will keep him in a Braves uniform for eight years, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves General manager Frank Wren said, "Freddie has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game." David Tulis / AJC Special

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