Matt Olson to Braves!

Honestly, Olson will never be as good as Freeman, I feel pretty comfortable saying that. I will always love Freddie, he's an icon. Just like Brian McCann, go get paid somewhere else. We'll always love you.
 
jpx7 said:
I was with you until the "Acuña sucked when he was healthy in 2021". He was, in fact, quite good, as he has always been thus far.
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Sorry my language wasn't clear - I was saying this season as a braves fan sucked when he was healthy - not acuna.
 
I will also say, this has to be a VERY clear message to the Max Fried, Riley, Dansby, Anderson etc of the world. IF you want to stay a brave, you need to talk to AA about an extension and you'll have to give up money.

If you want to maximize your money, no judgement, but AA is going to move on even if it makes him cry.
 
jpx7 said:
Olson was already better than Freeman in 2021?
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Olson has never played in a big game. FF has come through in big spots before. FF was also a leader. And that matters over 162.

FF also seemed to bully guys to play everyday. So maybe that gets better.
 
Russ2dollas said:
Olson has never played in a big game. FF has come through in big spots before. FF was also a leader. And that matters over 162.

FF also seemed to bully guys to play everyday. So maybe that gets better.
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Hadn't taken that into account but that's a big deal. He was basically overriding Snitker on guys resting.
 
Almost think you HAVE TO follow this up by signing Conforto and possibly another OF.

I hear them saying they're fine with Ozuna playing defense in LF - I've yet to see anyone say it when someone can actually look them in the eyes when they do it. If you go get Conforto to play RF until Acuna's ready and sign Rosario or Joc to play LF until that point one of them can platoon with Ozuna at DH.

If nothing else, I think the main thing that can be gleaned from this deal is that they think Harris and/or Waters will be ready to assume everyday roles by Opening Day 2023.
 
The Chosen One said:
I think he means, no matter what Olson does, he will never match the love fans had for Freddie.

Freddie was supposed to be Chipper 2.0.
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Gotta take short-term deals at below-market to be Chipper 2.0.

I don't blame Freeman for not doing that—I'd probably do the same as him, in his position—but it's the reality of the situation.
 
Klaw's trade article:
This seems like an incredible return for the A’s for two years of Olson as he comes off what is probably a career year.
 
Russ2dollas said:
Olson has never played in a big game. FF has come through in big spots before. FF was also a leader. And that matters over 162.

FF also seemed to bully guys to play everyday. So maybe that gets better.
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He's come through in some big spots... I remember him disappearing in big games more than coming through over the last few years. Last year was an exception.

Also Olson has played in big games... he's played in 9 career post season games. Granted he wasn't very good in those 9 games.
 
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Carp said:
Pache - a ton of potential but prospect status had taken a hit. Still, if the bat can even be league average, he should be an easy 3 WAR guy. Sucks to lose.

Langy - honestly ok with giving him up. Catching prospects always seem to be a bit overrated. And we are deep here.

Cusick - one of the highest potential arms in the organization. Sucks to lose him, but we have depth here.

Estes - one of the higher floors in the organization. But again, trading from depth.
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Ouch. AA paid dearly to avoid paying an aging 1B.

I’m not sure I love this, but it probably means Freeman’s price got to the ludicrous range.
 
zbhargrove said:
He's come through in some big spots... I remember him disappearing in big games more than coming through over the last few years. Last year was an exception.
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Lest we forget he started off the LCS like 0-8 with like six or seven strikeouts.

If you really look at his postseason numbers, a lot of his homers before 2020 in the playoffs were in blowout situations where we were already down and losing by a lot towards end of the game.
 
Russ2dollas said:
Klaw's trade article:
This seems like an incredible return for the A’s for two years of Olson as he comes off what is probably a career year.
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He also thinks the Braves are better off with Olson than Freddie (and clearly better off once you factor in cost savings).
 
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