Matt Olson trade: Best memes and tweets from Braves fans
Twitter reacts to the news that the Oakland A’s are trading Matt Olson to the Atlanta Braves, meaning Atlanta are no longer signing Freddie Freeman.
In another massive day for MLB free agency, the Oakland A’s are trading first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta. Of course, this means that the Braves are no longer pursuing Freddie Freeman.
Oakland will receive OF Cristian Pache, C Shea Langeliers, SP Ryan Cusick and SP Joey Estes, sources tell ESPN. Massive haul for Matt Olson, the Braves’ new first baseman.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 14, 2022
#Braves Acquire INF Matt Olson: pic.twitter.com/qPL9PyVUeP
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 14, 2022
Oakland is set to receive OF Cristian Pache, C Shea Langeliers, SP Ryan Cusick and SP Joey Estes, according to Passan.
Olson has been considered a possibility for the Braves, with rumors that Atlanta were “very much involved” circulating prior to the trade.
Freeman has become an Atlanta fan favorite and was a face of the team’s historic 2021 World Series win. As Atlanta moves on with Olson and Freeman pursues opportunities elsewhere, the reactions are pouring in for this massive trade.
Twitter reacts to Matt Olson to Braves trade, Freddie Freeman news
Right off the bat, there’s surprise that the Braves are letting Freeman walk away—and still giving up a great deal to replace him.
Matt Olson is great, but I can't believe the Atlanta Braves are letting Freddie Freeman walk away AND giving up so much to replace him.
— Gabrielle Starr (@gfstarr1) March 14, 2022
I’d be livid if I were a Braves fan, even though Matt Olson is great.
— OLIVIA witherite⁷ (@Oliviawitherite) March 14, 2022
Fans of the New York Yankees, who are also in need of a first baseman, are illustrating the franchise was hoping to land Olson over the Braves.
And just like that… Matt Olson will not be a Yankee https://t.co/bT14TFhs9i
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 14, 2022
Just thinking about how many people were wrong about the Yankees and Matt Olson. That's 1, 2, 3...everyone. Everyone who gets *so angry* when *you're* wrong was wrong about this.
— Adam Weinrib (@AdamWeinrib) March 14, 2022
If being wrong on Twitter is the worst thing you can be (again, to them)...well...
With the Yankees missing on Olson, there’s still a chance for them to land Freeman. However, Freeman is actually expected to go to the Dodgers instead, and the conversation churns on as fans speculate where Freeman will finally land.
Matt Olson to the Braves means Freddie Freeman most likely to the Dodgers. I’m not going to entirely rule out the Yankees on Freeman, but I’m gonna rule out the Yankees on Freeman. LA is about to add yet another dude with an MVP on his resume to their already ridiculous lineup.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) March 14, 2022
Although Freeman is gone, Jared Carrabis assures Braves fans that they are set to “get a good one” in Matt Olson.
By the way, Braves fans, you’re gonna love Matt Olson. One of the best defenders you’re going to see at first base, sneaky one of the best power bats in baseball when he’s locked in, and just a genuinely good dude. I know it sucks to lose Freddie, but you’re getting a great one.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) March 14, 2022
Olson is actually a Georgia native, which presents a nice homecoming for the 27-year-old first baseman.
Georgia native Matt Olson currently going through hundreds of pictures of him as a kid in Braves gear trying to pick one to put on Instagram
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) March 14, 2022
Olson seems awestruck by the trade, thanking the A’s while sharing excitement about his future with the World Series champions. Olson described the moment as “bittersweet” as he looks forward toward the future.
Matt Olson just addressed the trade with reporters in Mesa: pic.twitter.com/YtR7oaeBJP
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) March 14, 2022
Before his arrival, Cut4 already coined a new nickname for Olson: he’s headed to Mattlanta.
Mattlanta!
— Cut4 (@Cut4) March 14, 2022
Matt Olson is off to the Braves.
(per @JonHeyman) pic.twitter.com/slHCvsD9rj
As of now, Freeman remains a free agent, although he is expected to make a decision soon with Olson now in Atlanta.
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