Braves Place 1B Freddie Freeman On DL For Oblique Strain

Discussion in 'Baseball Talk' started by Sportsguy, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    First baseman Freddie Freeman was visibly upset that the Atlanta Braves placed him on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained right oblique.

    Freeman, who is hitting .417 with one homer and seven RBIs through the first five games, said team management did not tell him before making the decision.

    "They didn't even give me a choice," Freeman said before Atlanta's game with the Chicago Cubs. "It's my career. I should be able to make that decision."

    Freeman said he found out after arriving at Turner Field. He was examined by the team's medical staff on Saturday night after the Braves' 6-5 victory.

    "They didn't even tell me anything," Freeman said. "I don't know what's going on. I'm pretty [angry] right now."

    Braves general manager Frank Wren defended the move.

    Source: ESPN
     
    Sportsguy, Apr 7, 2013
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  2. DaBears22

    DaBears22 Matt Forte = future MVP Staff Member

    I watched the game yesterday a little bit and the camera zoomed in on Freeman wincing a bit. I agree with him that it's his career, the Braves won't want to risk losing him longer than 15 days if he gets hurt worse.
     
    DaBears22, Apr 7, 2013
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  3. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttltFNNgc1I]Freeman Angered After Being Placed On DL - YouTube[/ame]
     
    SRW, Apr 7, 2013
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  4. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    Didn't know he was upset. Wow. But, I also understand not wanting him hurt more. Freeman has been producing and we will definitely need that.
     
    Chipper10, Apr 10, 2013
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