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Braves trade for Athletics' Matt Olson; Freddie Freeman era
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Matt Olson trade: Braves land 1B from A's, move on from Freddie
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Who's Yankees' 1st baseman? Matt Olson? Freddie Freeman? Luke Voit
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Freddie Freeman, a pending free agent, leading Braves to postseason
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With Freeman a free agent, Braves get star 1B Olson from A's
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Matt Olson to Atlanta, Freddie Freeman likely to sign elsewhere
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Freddie Freeman - Wikipedia
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Best postseasons by impending free agents
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With Freeman a free agent, Braves get star 1B Olson from A's
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract
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Matt Olson signs for $168M as Braves move on from Freddie Freeman