Social media reaction mixed to Freeman’s participation in Home Run Derby

"I might've sent a text earlier today to him to kinda start the trash talking."@Braves star Freddie Freeman will participate in the Home Run Derby ... and he's already trying to get in the head of his first-round matchup: Bryce Harper. pic.twitter.com/1H0WCV2rq8

— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) July 12, 2018

Bryce Harper the second he realized he was about to get embarrassed on his home turf by Freddie: pic.twitter.com/j27lQ4IDyV

— Mike Glennon (@OnTheMike24) July 12, 2018

Freddie Freeman beating Bryce Harper in the Home Run Derby is already the greatest moment of my life and it hasn’t happened yet https://t.co/3MNjz95vsg

— Blake Austin (@RattleBlake) July 12, 2018

I’m so happy to see Freddie Freeman finally get the recognition he deserves

— Jordan Luke (@JordanLuke32) July 12, 2018

Really hope Freddie Freeman being in the Derby doesn’t cause a slump like it’s known for doing. Doesn’t mean I won’t love watching him hit lasers! #ChopOn

— Scott Shearer (@Scott_Shearer15) July 12, 2018

Freddie Freeman in the Home Run Derby? Hate it. #Braves https://t.co/1u49lO40XB

— Mark Bradley (@MarkBradleyAJC) July 12, 2018

Home Run Derby odds from @BovadaOfficial:
Bryce Harper 11/4
Jesus Aguilar 7/2
Max Muncy 5/1
Freddie Freeman 11/2
Rhys Hoskins 11/2
Javier Baez 6/1
Alex Bregman 9/1
Kyle Schwarber 9/1

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) July 12, 2018

Freddie Freeman being in the home run derby is better than Christmas morning

— Marina Delfino (@marina_delfino) July 12, 2018