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This isn’t an isolated instance within baseball. The move echoes the sentiments surrounding other notable player movements, such as Freddie Freeman's departure from the Braves, where similar emotional connections and community ties were disrupted. Freeman's legacy within the Braves organization underscores the difficulty of replacing a beloved figure with a mere business decision. Franchise legends are not easily replaced, and their absence can fundamentally alter fan engagement and the franchise's identity.