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Will the Braves regret the Matt Olson trade?
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Atlanta Braves Trade for Matt Olson
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Matt Olson homers, drives in two as Braves win fifth straight
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Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves
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Matt Olson Traded to Braves from Athletics amid Freddie Freeman
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Braves acquire star first baseman, Atlanta-native
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract
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Matt Olson traded to Braves
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Atlanta Braves Oakland Athletics Matt Olson trade
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Atlanta Braves have clearly gotten better after trading for Matt
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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Matt Olson - Battery