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Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves, agree to one-year, $18M contract
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2021 Baseball History - This Great Game
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Braves Re-Sign Marcell Ozuna - MLB Trade Rumors
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Max Fried outpitches Corbin Burnes; Braves edge Brewers
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Atlanta Braves offseason reviewed
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Braves flop in Philly for second straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit
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Braves' shortstop situation — how catching and pitching depth could help fill it - The Athletic
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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
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Is Marcell Ozuna's time with the Braves coming to an end?
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Max Fried outpitches Corbin Burnes; Braves edge Brewers
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What will the Braves payroll look like in 2023?
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Bradley's Buzz: What should the Braves do with Marcell Ozuna?
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Braves' shortstop situation — how catching and pitching depth could help fill it - The Athletic
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Dodgers Trade Rumors: Prospect Cost For Marcell Ozuna, Christian Yelich Deemed Too High - Dodger Blue
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Why the Atlanta Braves Should Stick with Marcell Ozuna in 2023