I think.we had to do this. Olson had been rumored for a couple of months and the deal was on the table while Freddie was playing the waiting game. I look forward to next season and I wish Freddie the best.Ruzious wrote:HMFFL wrote:Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Braves are acquiring first baseman Matt Olson from the Athletics.
Wow. Just an absolute stunner, which seemingly signals the end of the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta. Passan adds that the Athletics will receive outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and right-handers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes. It's a massive prospect haul for Oakland as they transition into a full-scale teardown. Olson is poised to take over as the reigning World Series champions everyday first baseman after posted a robust .271/.371/.540 triple-slash line with a career-high 39 homers and four stolen bases in 673 plate appearances last year.
SOURCE: Jeff Passan on Twitter
Mar 14, 2022, 2:12 PM ET
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Wow, that's an awful lot to give up, and it obviously means we have to say bye to probably the best guy in baseball and the face of the franchise.
Money matters, so I can understand it - even though I wouldn't have done it. Olson's a star and will be Much cheaper this year and next.
Pache - best defensive CFer in the minors, but will he hit? I actually don't mind trading him.
Langeliers - losing him stings bad. But when we signed D'Arnaud to an extension, that showed where we were going. And having Contreras eases the sting.
Estes - another sting, because he already dominated high A ball and is still just 20 - a terrific prospect.
Cusick - first rounder who routinely throws 100 MPH. Another terrific prospect.
Our front office will have more difficult decisions to make regarding our young talent but they're prepared to win and keep the success going.
Freddie may eventually regret this but I don't believe we will.
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