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Braves Urged to Hire 3-Time Manager of Year to Replace Brian Snitker

Braves Urged to Hire 3-Time Manager of Year to Replace Brian Snitker

Summary

The Atlanta Braves announced that Brian Snitker will not return as their manager next season, as he will take a new position within the organization. This opens up the role of manager for the team, and some suggest hiring Bob Melvin, a veteran manager recently dismissed by the San Francisco Giants. Melvin has significant experience, including winning the Manager of the Year Award three times.

Key Facts

  • Brian Snitker will not continue as the Braves' manager next season but will remain in the organization in a different role.
  • The Atlanta Braves are looking for a new manager for the upcoming season.
  • Bob Melvin, who was recently let go by the San Francisco Giants, is a suggested candidate for the Braves' manager role.
  • Bob Melvin has 22 years of experience as a Major League Baseball manager.
  • Melvin has won the Manager of the Year Award three times, once with the Arizona Diamondbacks and twice with the Athletics.
  • The Braves have a strong team with well-known players like Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Austin Riley.
  • Melvin has a career record of 1678-1588 in regular-season games and 16-23 in the postseason.

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