“That Is Nuts!”- Ex-World Series Winners Bewitch MLB Fans With a $73 Million Move to Flex Their Long-Term Ambition

The MLB season got wrapped up quite a while ago with the conclusion of the World Series. One of the favorite contenders, the Houston Astros, sealed their name over the title this year. But even with the on-field action out of sight, the franchises are staying busy in player acquisitions. So, the World Series winners from 2021 have also joined the race, and that team is obviously the Atlanta Braves.

As per common knowledge, the Braves won the World Series last year by defeating the Astros. The Braves reached the postseason this year again, with the zonal crown. Pocket a shocking defeat against the wildcard entries, Philadelphia Phillies, had sent the Braves packing. The past actions are now becoming a part of history, and the Braves are spending big to power up for the future.

What did the MLB fans have to say about the Atlanta Braves heavy signings?

The Braves have recently grabbed headlines across the MLB fraternity by signing up a catcher Sean Murphy. Thus, the Braves and Murphy have agreed to a $78 million worth contract for a six-year term. Therefore, locking up the 28-year-old catcher until 2028 with a no-buyout $15 million club option for 2029. However, Murphy is not the only lucrative contract that the Braves have dished out.

The Braves have also locked up Matt Olson until 2030, Ozzie Albies until 2027, and Austin Riley until 2033. Additionally, also locking up Michael Harris II until 2032, Ronald Acuña Jr. until 2028, and Spencer Strider until 2029. Beginning this year’s MLB season as the defending champions, the Braves were among the favorite contenders yet again. But so now, as it seems, the Braves are building a potential champion team for ages to come.

The B/R Walk-Off network posted the news on their Twitter account, quoting, “The Braves have locked up a ridiculous amount of young talent. C Sean Murphy (2028). 1B Matt Olson (2030). 2B Ozzie Albies (2027). 3B Austin Riley (2033). OF Michael Harris II (2032). OF Ronald Acuña Jr. (2028). SP Spencer Strider (2029). WOW.”

One fan replied, by writing, “That’s nuts! This is how a good front office works.”

Yet another fan wrote, “The best GM at getting those type of deals done that don’t burden the team with massive contracts.”

Some other fan reactions:

Therefore, the Braves fans in particular have welcomed the big decision.

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Nevertheless, only the future will prove how much of an effective move the Braves have made.

Is Sean Murphy worth his contract value?

Murphy made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics as a catcher in 2019. He has always remained a decent contributor in the defense and offense alike. A Golden Glove Award recipient in 2021, Murphy concluded the latest MLB season smashing 18 home runs with 66 RBIs, averaging 0.250.

Do you believe Sean Murphy will be a valuable acquisition for the Atlanta Braves? What do you think of the long-term contracts handed out to the Braves players? Please kindly share your thoughts in the comments section.

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