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Freddie Freeman expects big things for Dansby Swanson as a Cub

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Atlanta Braves’ Dansby Swanson, right, celebrates his home run with Freddie Freeman during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, June 24, 2019, in Chicago.

MESA, Ariz. — Freddie Freeman smiled sheepishly Wednesday when asked if he talked to former Braves teammate Dansby Swanson about changing organizations.

“It’s not easy,” said Freeman, whose emotions were visible when he signed with the Dodgers last season following 12 seasons with the Braves.

“We talk a lot.”

Fortunately for Cubs fans, Swanson doesn’t have signee’s remorse after agreeing to a seven-year, $177 million contract after seven seasons with his hometown Braves.