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Rosenthal: Braves' negotiations with Matt Olson were so different than with Freddie Freeman - The Athletic
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Matt Olson trade grades: Braves get 'A' for Freddie Freeman replacement; A's receive promising prospects
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Braves deal for A's star Matt Olson, potentially signaling Freddie Freeman will leave Atlanta
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Yankees' first base target Matt Olson off the board after trade to Atlanta - Pinstripe Alley
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Atlanta Braves have clearly gotten better after trading for Matt Olson - Battery Power
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With Freeman a free agent, Braves get star 1B Olson from A's
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Freddie Freeman era likely over after Braves trade for Matt Olson
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Matt Olson signs for $168M as Braves move on from Freddie Freeman
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Matt Olson reacts to tying Andruw Jones' Braves franchise home run record
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract