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Braves lock up Matt Olson with eight-year, $168 million extension day after trading for him
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Braves first baseman Matt Olson, shaped by bonds forged in Atlanta, comes home - The Athletic
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Braves win thriller over Phillies, tie NLDS at 1-1
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract
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Matt Olson's postgame comments, 07/22/2022
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Braves Olson Baseball - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF
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Kirk: Trading Matt Olson hurts, but tactics were brilliant to get big return – The Vacaville Reporter
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Olson: I'm here to be Matt Olson
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract
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Olson is center of long-term plan to keep Braves competitive