PHILADELPHIA — Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, who represented Freddie Freeman in negotiations with the Braves, released a statement Thursday in which he said the Braves “have fostered a narrative about the negotiations which, stated plainly, is false.”
“Part of that false narrative is the suggestion that I did not communicate a contract offer to the Freemans,” Close said in a statement that was emailed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “To be clear, we communicated every offer that was made, as well as every communication Excel had with the Braves organization throughout the entire process.
“I have a 30-year reputation in this business for integrity and honesty, and I have always operated with the utmost character. At Excel, we are privileged to represent many exemplary athletes, some of whom have chosen to spend their entire careers with one franchise. We always put the player’s goals and best interests first and will always continue to do so.”
