ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman strolled into the press conference room at Truist Park, took a glance at the media — many of whom covered the bulk of his Braves career – and turned right around. “Give me a moment,” he said, exiting the area.
Freeman briefly delayed his welcome-back media meeting. He was overcome with 15 years of memories and emotions, needing to collect himself before talking with reporters and communicating with fans. In just a few hours, Freeman would face the Braves in Atlanta as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“I don’t even know if I can get through this,” Freeman said, sniffling and wiping tears from his eyes before fielding questions. “I’ll try.”
