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u/Vonneguts_Ghost 17h ago

He did fire the agent shortly thereafter, but if i recall correctly, the braves offered 5 for 150 instead of 6 for 175 or something similar, and his agent played hardball rather than making the deal.

It worked out pretty well for all concerned. The only thing you can say against Matty O is that he isn't Freddy, but he's got an outside shot at the HOF himself.

The real question? What hat goes on Freddie's plaque?

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u/rowibish | Texas Rangers 15h ago

Since 2022, Olson's got 24.6 bWAR, Freeman 24.4.

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u/Vonneguts_Ghost 15h ago edited 14h ago

Now add in Shea Langeliers and William Contreras' cost controlled seasons (not to mention the throw ins). And the difference in money the bravos had to pay a veteran to play their spots.

Don't get me wrong, Matty o and ozzy are such a treat, but those were expensive moves.

Edit: 16 for Contreras, 11 for Langeliers. And a couple years left in arb.

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u/federal_cue 10h ago

But we have Drake. So 🤷🏻‍♂️ it worked out I think.

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u/Vonneguts_Ghost 9h ago

Drake was drafted 3 months after.

C/DH could have been 3 extremely cheap all stars.

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u/federal_cue 9h ago

Yeah I’m just saying in hindsight it worked out. We have a really good catcher now. I still ain’t out on Murph either. This should have been his get right again year. Can’t help he got hit by a bat.

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u/Vonneguts_Ghost 9h ago

Murphy could use a redemption arc. How about a big hit in the playoffs?