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AJC Braves Report Podcast: Freeman is gone, Olson is in

In this episode of the Braves Report podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and columnist Mark Bradley join Jay Black to dig into the deal for Freddie Freeman’s replacement.
In this episode of the Braves Report podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and columnist Mark Bradley join Jay Black to dig into the deal for Freddie Freeman’s replacement.
By AJC Staff
March 15, 2022

It is the end of an era for the Braves but possibly the start of another World Series run. In this episode of the Braves Report podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and columnist Mark Bradley join Jay Black to dig into the deal for Freddie Freeman’s replacement.

ExploreA sobering day: The Braves land Freddie Freeman’s replacement

Our crew discusses if the Braves made the right move letting Freeman walk, how Matt Olson will fit in and what moves Alex Anthopoulos could make next.

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