Is former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman realistic for the Colorado Rockies?

The Colorado Rockies need help on offense and Freddie Freeman would help that

The Colorado Rockies did show legitimate interest in some free agent bats before the lockout. They reportedly expressed serious interest in free agent third baseman Kris Bryant. They also have shown interest in outfielder Kyle Schwarber.

For Atlanta Braves fans, you probably think that Freeman will still resign with the Braves. Currently, it still looks like he will but considering that Freeman turned down two offers from the Braves and they didn’t resign him before the lockout, it is far from a foregone conclusion that he will resign.

What are some of the reasons why Freddie Freeman could sign with the Colorado Rockies?

First and foremost, if the Colorado Rockies give him the largest deal among other offers from teams, they will be most likely to sign Freeman. The Colorado Rockies are far from a team that is far from the Atlanta Braves in many ways. The Braves just won the World Series but, perhaps, Freeman is willing to have a challenge. Joining the Rockies, who have had three straight losing seasons, would qualify as a challenge.

In the offseason, Freeman and his family live in California between Los Angeles and San Diego. Colorado is obviously closer to Colorado than Atlanta.

Additionally, Freeman’s offense would likely see an increase (from already high numbers) at Coors Field.