Adam Duvall is happy to be back with the Braves but unhappy with the free agency process.
On July 12, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, center fielder Adam Duvall (14), of the Atlanta Braves, smashes a two-run home run at Truist Park against the New York Mets. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Brett Davis
Written by David O’Brien
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North Port, Florida: Adam Duvall is dissatisfied with baseball’s free agency situation. He specifically believes that experience and prior success are no longer as important to MLB organizations as analytical estimates that are largely based on a player’s age without taking into account his character.
But in spite of the procedure and a taxing offseason, Duvall is happy with the final result. Two weeks before the Atlanta Braves’ season opener against Philadelphia on March 28, the 35-year-old outfielder inked a relatively modest one-year, $3 million agreement on Thursday. He is happy to be back with the Braves.
Adam Duvall, an OF, was today signed by the Atlanta #Braves to a $3 million, one-year major league contract for the 2024 campaign.
— March 14, 2024, Atlanta Braves (@Braves)
Duvall declared on Saturday, after working out at the team’s North Port camp and seeing many of his friends and former teammates for the first time since signing, “We are happy being a Brave, therefore we are excited to be back.” “I mean, it felt really nostalgic to walk in there. It is a good thing that a lot of the memories returned. That is great to go through.
“Having those emotions rush back when you are seeing all the guys again is fantastic.” And maybe that portends future events.
During his two spells with Atlanta, Duvall was a member of the Braves’ 2021 World Series title team. He was well-liked and well-respected both in the clubhouse and among fans.
Another player on the 2021 roster, Braves reliever A.J. Minter, remarked, “That is a steal.” “To be able to add him to the roster, knowing the value he has brought to the Braves, playing for the World Series team, and generally making a significant contribution to this franchise.” Furthermore, I believe it really helps that he feels at ease here. He will be of use to us in the future. He will undoubtedly get to play a lot.
Newcomer Jared Kelenic, a left-handed hitter who has struggled at the plate in spring training, will platoon with Duvall in left field for the Braves. Although Kelenic has improved in recent at-bats, the team has praised his attitude and outstanding defense.
