Braves GM makes feelings clear on replacing Freddie Freeman with Matt Olson

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Braves GM makes feelings clear on replacing Freddie Freeman with Matt Olson

After winning the 2021 World Series, the Atlanta Braves failed to retain Freddie Freeman in free agency. The first baseman signed with the LA Dodgers on a six-year, $162 million deal.

Braves GM alludes to blockbuster free agent deal that fell through

The Braves didn’t make any moves to improve the pitching staff this offseason. Hell, the only notable acquisition Alex Anthopoulos made in general was a $42 million free agent deal with Jurickson Profar. Coming into the offseason, the outfield was the single biggest hole, so Anthopoulos at least filled that, but he left the pitching staff untouched. It didn’t quite make sense to Braves fans. Atlanta watched Joe Jimenez go under the knife, A.J. M…