From Todd
Mailbag question. Did the Braves not intend to make a “big” headline hire at manager? Seems like this was an after-thought pick for management. Maybe no one they wanted was available?
Todd –
Fair point Todd, and we’re not really sure if they were planning on a ‘splash’ hire or not. What we are sure of is that:
a) The Braves nailed this since Brian Snitker got a one-year deal with a team option for 2018. This tells all of us, including Snitker, that the interim term really is just extended for another season. Plus, it gives the team the chance to see how he can handle a team in the pressure of potentially contending, if the Braves can improve to get to that point.
b) Snitker did a lot in the second half of the season with limited roster options.