Dodgers May Talk Contract Extension With Freeman
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Freddie Freeman, the 37-year-old star first baseman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, could soon discuss a contract extension with the team, according to U.S. media reports.
The talks may happen during this year's offseason, the period after the baseball season ends. Freeman has said he wants to keep playing until he is 40 years old.
However, not everyone supports the idea of extending his contract. Some critics believe the Dodgers should not make decisions based only on Freeman's past glory, meaning his earlier great performances.
They argue that a team should think carefully before giving an older player a long, expensive deal, since his skills could decline with age.
The report did not give specific numbers about the length or value of a possible new contract. It is also unclear when exact negotiations will begin.
Freeman has been one of the Dodgers' key players in recent years. Fans are now watching closely to see whether the team and the player will reach an agreement.
If a new deal is signed, it would allow Freeman to stay with the Dodgers for more seasons. If not, his future with the team could become uncertain.
For now, both sides appear to be considering their options before the offseason discussions begin.
Vocabulary10 words
- contract extension
- an agreement to make a work deal last longer
- offseason
- the time when a sport is not being played
- past glory
- great success that happened before now
- critics
- people who say something is not good
- negotiations
- talks to reach an agreement
- decline
- to become weaker or worse
- key player
- a very important member of a team
- uncertain
- not clear or sure
- agreement
- when two sides decide the same thing
- report
- news information given by journalists
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Answer key
1. First baseman 2. They think the team should not rely on his past success 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Freddie Freeman, the 37-year-old star first baseman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, could soon discuss a contract _____ with the team.
The talks may happen during this year's _____, the period after the baseball season ends.
Freeman has said he wants to keep playing until he is _____ years old.
However, not everyone supports the idea of _____ his contract.
Some critics believe the Dodgers should not make decisions based only on Freeman's past _____.
They argue that a team should think carefully before giving an older player a long, expensive _____.
The report did not give specific numbers about the length or _____ of a possible new contract.
Freeman has been one of the Dodgers' key _____ in recent years.
Fans are now watching closely to see whether the team and the player will reach an _____.
Discussion questions
- Do you think teams should give long contracts to older athletes? Why or why not?
- What factors should a team consider before extending a player's contract?
- How important do you think loyalty is in professional sports?
- Would you want to keep working past a typical retirement age if you could?
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