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Mark Bradley: Freddie Freeman’s a Dodger. I understand it, but I hate it.

I stopped rooting for the Reds – Maysville, Ky., is just up the mighty Ohio from Cincinnati – because they made one of the great trades in baseball history. I didn’t care that they landed Joe Morgan, who would win consecutive MVPs. All that mattered to me was that they…

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AP source: Freeman, Dodgers agree to $162 million, 6-yr deal

Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Independent UK

Dylan Hernandez: Freddie Freeman signing could power Dodgers into baseball's legendary realm

PHOENIX — They have more power than the 1927 New York Yankees. They have the depth of the Big Red Machine, but with a designated hitter in their lineup instead of a pitcher.

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Freddie Freeman, one of free agency's biggest prizes, agrees to Dodgers deal

It lurked in the background throughout Major League Baseball's three-month lockout.

Los Angeles Times

Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Braves, fans

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman has said goodbye.

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Braves 1B Freddie Freeman Pens Letter Thanking Atlanta Fans for Their Support

“I gave everything I had in and day out … I hope you remember all the wonderful memories we made together.”

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Freddie Freeman penned a classy farewell message for Braves fans after Matt Olson trade

Freddie Freeman says goodbye to Atlanta.

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Matt Olson’s Extension Signals a New Era for the Braves

They chose a younger, cheaper version of Freddie Freeman, from whom Atlanta is moving on, whether or not fans like it.

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Rangers and Celtic 'B' Lowland League plan backed by Braves boss as positive move for Scottish football

Ricky Waddell says the positives of Colt teams' involvement outweighs the negatives

Daily Record

Braves bolster pitching staff by signing Collin McHugh

NORTH PORT, Fla. - Alex Anthopoulos admitted he is sometimes losing track of the days – though he guessed correctly that this was Tuesday. He’s physically in Florida for spring training, but is mentally in offseason mode.

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‘This is the place I wanted to go’: Braves, Matt Olson agree to eight-year extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Matt Olson’s agent, B.B. Abbott, gave his client the numbers on the Braves’ contract offer, Olson did a double take. Wait, what did you say?

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Braves, Matt Olson agree to $168 million contract extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Braves and Matt Olson have agreed to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension.

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Braves Sign 1B Matt Olson to Eight-Year, $168 Million Contract Extension

After landing the All-Star in a blockbuster trade, Atlanta locks in Olson for the next eight seasons.

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Mark Bradley: A sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement

We have our answer. The Braves just traded half their farm system – slight exaggeration, but only slight – for Matt Olson. He’s a first baseman. You don’t make such a move if you believe you’ll re-sign Freddie Freeman. You make this deal only if you know he’s headed elsewhere.

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The Braves Are Going to Miss Freddie Freeman

Matt Olson is a great player, but Atlanta made a mistake in choosing an aging curve over the face of its franchise.

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Braves trade for Matt Olson, likely ending Freddie Freeman era

The Braves on Monday acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, and righties Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes.

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Braves manager Brian Snitker was speechless when reporters told him about the Matt Olson trade

He knew it meant Freddie Freeman was gone.

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Report: Braves Land All-Star 1B Matt Olson in Trade With A’s

It appears the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta is coming to an end

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Braves gave up on re-signing Freddie Freeman with trade for Matt Olson and MLB fans were shocked

End of an era for the Braves.

Sports Illustrated

Three Things to Watch for As Baseball Returns

Today is a great day. I’m listening to “Take It Easy” as I begin this newsletter, temperatures in Brooklyn are in the 50s, and all of us get to look forward to some baseball. This paragraph is the last in which I’ll mention the lockout in this introduction section. You…

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Mark Bradley: Baseball comes to its senses. So where’s Freddie Freeman going?

As they say in baseball, “That’s baseball.” Baseball is the sport that makes us want to quit it for good, but when, at blessed last, it comes to its senses, we forget everything and say, “Welcome back.”

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: With MLB lockout over, Dodgers need to add Freddie Freeman

LOS ANGELES — When we last left the Dodgers, they were injured, exhausted and soundly knocked off their title pedestal by the eventual champion Atlanta Braves.

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Braves minor leaguer J.J. Niekro carrying on family legacy

NORTH PORT, Fla. - On an October morning in 2006, Joe Niekro drove his son, J.J., to St. Stephen Catholic School in Riverview, Florida. To 8-year-old J.J., everything seemed normal.

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Braves prospects Ryan Cusick, Jared Shuster continue journey together

NORTH PORT, Fla. — On a sunny afternoon near the backfields at CoolToday Park, Ryan Cusick and Jared Shuster stand side by side as they address the media. Reporters usually speak with players one at a time, but this scene feels right because, well, Cusick and Shuster have pretty much…

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‘An absolute freak’: Top Braves prospect Harris has always turned heads

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Two years ago, when the coronavirus shut down the minor leagues, Braves minor leaguer Braden Shewmake and his peers received even more proof that Michael Harris II could be special when the outfielder took his final round of batting practice at the club’s alternate site on…

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