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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker gives the team's new first baseman Matt Olson a pat on the back as he arrives at baseball spring training camp in North Port, Fla., Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The Braves signed Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract. (Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves baseball team newly acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson smiles as he is introduced by Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos, left, during an introductory press conference in North Port, Fla., Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The Braves signed Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract.(Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves baseball team newly acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson smiles during an introductory press conference in North Port, Fla., Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The Braves signed Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract.(Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves baseball team newly acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson shakes hands with Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos during an introductory press conference in North Port, Fla., Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The Braves signed Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract.(Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves general manager, Alex Anthopoulos, left, speaks to Chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk at the CoolToday Park during spring training, Monday, March 14, 2022, in North Port, Fla. The Braves traded for first baseman Matt Olson of Oakland. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract