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Braves rumors: Matt Olson talks Freddie Freeman, Max Fried concerns, roster move looming

By Zach Pressnell

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers stands at first alongside Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Truist Park on June 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers stands at first alongside Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Truist Park on June 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Jun 26, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) talks to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) in the tenth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) talks to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) in the tenth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Braves rumors: Matt Olson discusses replacing Freddie Freeman

There are very few situations in MLB history where a franchise loses a talent like Freddie Freeman and is able to replace him with an equal talent. That was the case when the Braves replaced their franchise first baseman with Matt Olson of the Athletics, who has already surpassed 100 RBIs on the season. Obviously, this kind of replacement has been met with comparisons from all baseball fans, arguing back and forth on who’s having the best season.

In a recent interview with Pardon My Take, Olson was quoted saying, “The dude (Freddie) has done so much for Atlanta and like I said, a Hall of Famer, I would be upset as a Braves fan growing up and as a guy who plays for the team, who I want good fans, if they just like kicked him out the door. I’m happy that they love Freddie.”

It’s a tremendous role to fill in Atlanta, with Freeman’s impact on the fanbase potentially being even bigger than his impact on the field. Freddie Freeman was and still is loved by the Atlanta faithful and Matt Olson embraces that. Olson is just there to play his part in winning a World Series, while winning over the fans with his thunderous home runs.

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