Photos: Braves welcome new first baseman Matt Olson at spring training

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Newly-acquired first baseman Matt Olson arrived in North Port, Fla. Tuesday to begin workouts with the world champion Atlanta Braves and also was introduced at a press conference. (March 15, 2022)

New Braves first baseman Matt Olson, signed to an eight-year, $168 million deal that runs through the 2029 season, is all smiles while putting on his new hat and uniform during his introductory press conference at Spring Training in CoolToday Park on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Matt Olson is all smiles after putting on his new hat during his introductory press conference at Spring Training in CoolToday Park on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos (left) introduces newly acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson with his wife Nicole after his press conference during Spring Training at CoolToday Park on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson was signed to an eight-year, $168 million deal on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Matt Olson arrives at the Braves spring training facility in North Port, Fla. Tuesday to begin workouts with the World Series champions. Olson, acquired by the Braves in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, is a power-hitting first baseman who had 39 home runs and 111 runs batted in last season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

031522 North Port: The hat and uniform of Atlanta Braves newly acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson sits on a table for his press conference during Spring Training at CoolToday Park on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Matt Olson, acquired by the Braves in a trade with the Oakland A's, arrives for his first day with the team Tuesday at its spring training facility in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker gives Matt Olson a pat on the back upon his arrival in North Port, Fla. Tuesday. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

New Braves first baseman Matt Olson, signed to an eight-year, $168 million deal that runs through the 2029 season, is all smiles while putting on his new hat and uniform during his introductory press conference at Spring Training in CoolToday Park on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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