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Yankees Rumors: Freddie Freeman 'Still on the Table' For New York as Free Agency Resumes

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First baseman Freddie Freeman is "definitely still on the table" for the Yankees in free agency, a source told Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media on Thursday.

After MLB and the MLBPA reached an agreement to end the league's ongoing work stoppage, free agency is expected to resume imminently. According to Kuty, New York will "waste no time" reaching out to Freeman's representatives to discuss a possible blockbuster deal.

Freeman, 32, was the National League Most Valuable Player back in 2020 and played an instrumental role in the Braves' World Series run a year ago. The first baseman is consistent and durable with plenty of pop from the left side of the plate, arguably the perfect fit for New York's righty-heavy lineup. 

If Freeman does elect to leave Atlanta in free agency, other big-market clubs like the Dodgers will be involved in the Freeman sweepstakes as well. 

The Yankees have other options beyond Freeman when it comes to the first base position. New York could stick with the likes of Luke Voit and DJ LeMahieu, they could re-sign Anthony Rizzo or pursue a trade for Oakland's Matt Olson. 

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Max Goodman covers the New York Yankees for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. Goodman has been on the Yankees beat for three seasons. He is also the publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Jets site, Jets Country. Before starting Inside The Pinstripes, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. At school, Goodman was an anchor and reporter with NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. While at Northwestern, Goodman interned with MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman. You can connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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