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The first baseman posted a farewell note to the Braves on his account.
"I don’t even know where to begin. For the past 15 years I got to be apart of your organization. It was truly an honor. We went through the very highs together and some lows but those lows is what made last year so special. You watched me grow up from a baby faced kid to marrying my love [Chelsea Freeman] and seeing us bring 3 beautiful boys into this world. I’m so glad my family got to be apart of yours! To Snit, my coaches, teammates, training staff, clubhouse staff, and everyone who made Turner Field and Truist Park so special for my family and I over the years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has been a blast to have you cheer for me and I hope I was able to bring smiles to a lot of your homes over the years. I gave everything I had day in and day out and I hope you guys saw that as well. Although our time has come to an end, I look forward to seeing and playing in front of you all again. When that time comes, I hope you remember all the wonderful memories we made together. I love you Braves Country! Champions Forever!"
He has spent his entire 12-year major-league career with the Braves and was drafted by them in 2007. The team won a World Series title last year, their first since 1995.
The Atlanta Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson in a trade with the Oakland A's, despite the fact that the 32-year-old was in negotiations on a new contract. The eight-year extension was worth $168 million.
It is believed that it ended the time with the Braves for first baseman Freddie Freeman.
There is a lot of interest in the first baseman, with several teams looking at him, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Atlanta will still remember him fondly.
The veteran has a resume that includes five All-Star selections, five Silver Sluggers and one Gold Glove, as well as last year's title.
His 43.1 career wins above replacement are sixth in franchise history.
Even though he's wearing a new uniform, he should get a warm reception when he plays atTruist Park.
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