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Could Ronald Acuña Jr actually win the National League MVP? - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Braves sign first baseman Matt Olson to 8-year, $168M contract – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
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[Highlight] Matt Olson ties the Braves' single season home run record with 51. : r/baseball
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Why Braves chose Matt Olson over Freddie Freeman
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Atlanta Braves sign Matt Olson to 8-year, $168 million deal through 2029 season - ESPN
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The Best Contract on Every MLB Team for 2022
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Through MLB's Free Agent Spending Spree, Braves Hold Steady - Dan Capuano - New Thinking
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Dodgers Opinion: The Braves made the right decision. So did Freddie Freeman
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gonna say it right now i think the Atlanta Braves GM is the best. signing young affordable talent to multi year deals without having to break the bank (minus replacing Freddie Freeman)