Matt Olson to Braves!

thewupk said:
And Freddie is likely to be way overpaid at the end of his contract
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and Langeliers and Pache and Cusik will be at minimum rates at the end of FF contract. Now they might not all be MLB players. I feel very confident SL was going to be at least an avg starting C.
 
Tapate50 said:
Should recoup a draft pick for his exit I guess.

Not a "ton" either. Our farm system is....not good.
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Our Farm isn't bad. It's middle of the road. As we get expensive guys on the roster (Acuna, Olson, etc) we need cheap guys to balance. It's being described as a haul by neutral observers for a reason.

It's not like Olson has 4 years of control. He's making real money this year and will make a ton in his last arb year.
 
Analytically its hard to argue against this unless your a prospect lover that hates giving up prospects. We got a guy that was statistically better last year, that is younger and likely about $20mm cheaper. Olson + another big bat is > Freeman next year - and that's ignoring the long-term.

Emotionally while it hurts, its pretty rare that we've seen the 30+ year old baseball player sign the big contract and make his old team regret letting him go years later. In a weird way the Acuna injury for those that are Acuna fanatics like I am, is almost the best example of why you should appreciate this trade. Why? Because Acuna is one of the most talented and exciting players ever - and this season sucked when he was healthy...and turned into the best memory Braves fans have had in almost three decades. The punchline is winning is >>> name on the back of the jersey. Punchline is while we have an emotional tie to players, it always comes down to the front of the jersey and this move should give us a better chance to win both now and in the future.

Just one question - Anyone have concerns or data alleviating concerns of how bad Olson was in 2020? The one thing he doesn't have is a track-record of consistency, albeit his power numbers look like they have always been there, so wondering if 2020 was a case of significant bad-luck?
 
Acuña’s Bat Flip;850894 said:
Please don’t be to a division rival, the Dodgers, or the Yankees. That’s all I ask.
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FF will go to the dodgers and they are going to be so stacked. Only good part of the playoff expansion is maybe randomness in that format lets the Dodgers get bit.
 
AJonesATL said:
Analytically its hard to argue against this unless your a prospect lover that hates giving up prospects. We got a guy that was statistically better last year, that is younger and likely about $20mm cheaper. Olson + another big bat is > Freeman next year - and that's ignoring the long-term.

Emotionally while it hurts, its pretty rare that we've seen the 30+ year old baseball player sign the big contract and make his old team regret letting him go years later. In a weird way the Acuna injury for those that are Acuna fanatics like I am, is almost the best example of why you should appreciate this trade. Why? Because Acuna is one of the most talented and exciting players ever - and this season sucked when he was healthy...and turned into the best memory Braves fans have had in almost three decades. The punchline is winning is >>> name on the back of the jersey. Punchline is while we have an emotional tie to players, it always comes down to the front of the jersey and this move should give us a better chance to win both now and in the future.

Just one question - Anyone have concerns or data alleviating concerns of how bad Olson was in 2020? The one thing he doesn't have is a track-record of consistency, albeit his power numbers look like they have always been there, so wondering if 2020 was a case of significant bad-luck?
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2020 was a weird season since it was a third of the games.

Freeman’s usual cold months never came in so he stayed hot the entire 2.5 months and won an MVP.

Ozuna almost won the triple crown.
 
Per DOB;

Alex Anthopoulos fought back tears as he discussed the Olson trade, which he said was the toughest decision he’s had to make as a GM, and it was clear he meant the Freddie Freeman aspect of it without saying his name.
 
Per Joel Sherman:

Source told The Post that the #Braves did not give Freeman or his representatives a heads up that the Olson trade was coming.
 
Super said:
lol if you offer Contreras and Waters instead the deal isn’t made. Pache has fallen too much for that package to get a player at a premier position.
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I said or, not both.

And I would be ok without the deal being made.

I would rather have used that group to get a player at another position and either signed FF or Signed Soler to play 1B.

I feel like this is the package to get Bryan Renyolds, maybe throw in another arm. I'd rather put my eggs in the CF who can hit basket (with more control and a lower salary number) than in a 1B.
 
jsebe10 said:
Per Joel Sherman:

Source told The Post that the #Braves did not give Freeman or his representatives a heads up that the Olson trade was coming.
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AA said in a little press circle that they felt they couldn't wait any longer because there's too many other things they needed to address with the season coming up. Acuña not being ready the first month of the season.

So seems like FF's agent had months to figure out where Freddie stood, and kept milking it and prolonging a decision.

AA had to do what's best for the team first. And I think deep down he knew they gave FF a competitive offer btu he wasn't gonna be able to match or outbid LAD/NYY.
 
Acuña’s Bat Flip;850894 said:
Please don’t be to a division rival, the Dodgers, or the Yankees. That’s all I ask.
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That's pretty much the totality of his suitors.
 
DOB: Anthopoulos also noted that #Braves don't expect Acuña to be ready to play the outfield before late May. Said they had to put together team, decided last night to move forward (from Freeman) and that's when the A's trade talks got serious.
 
UNCBlue012 said:
DOB: Anthopoulos also noted that #Braves don't expect Acuña to be ready to play the outfield before late May. Said they had to put together team, decided last night to move forward (from Freeman) and that's when the A's trade talks got serious.
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So we can expect an OF soon
 
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