Braves to interview Washington and gardenhire

[bravesfanMatt]

I had the same thought.

Washington was routinely shredded for his bullpen management in Texas. I'm not that familiar with Gardenhire's strategic tendencies, but I can't imagine they are that forward thinking.

Honest to God, if we aren't going to pursue someone progressive, I would much rather have the throwback guy we already have who has the support of the team currently.

IIRC, Washington was a great player's manager. teams loved him. I think he was by the book kind of guy though.. and I agree.. Washington is Snit 2.0 so just keep Snit. Gardenhire, I don't recall much.. just heard some analysis that he is a very headsy baseball guy.. what ever that means..

[DaneHill]

Walt Weiss and Robin Ventura are available.

[chop2chip]

Gardenhire, I don't recall much.. just heard some analysis that he is a very headsy baseball guy.. what ever that means..

It means he played the game the white way

[bravesfanMatt]

It means he played the game the white way

[yeezus]

It means he played the game the white way

or, the (Walt) Weiss way.

[DaneHill]

I think I'm secretly rooting for DeRosa, but I couldn't tell you why. I just find myself curious at the thought of a young smart guy like that managing the team. Maybe because it's a completely new and fresh way of Braves thinking to go along with the new stadium. I'm ready for the Braves Way chapter to close with The Ted. And a new Cubs / Red Sox Way to be ushered in! Wait, can I say Cubs yet or do I need to wait for them to break the curse first?

[Enscheff]

I had the same thought.

Washington was routinely shredded for his bullpen management in Texas. I'm not that familiar with Gardenhire's strategic tendencies, but I can't imagine they are that forward thinking.

Honest to God, if we aren't going to pursue someone progressive, I would much rather have the throwback guy we already have who has the support of the team currently.

I have to agree with this 100%. I think I would like to see Dave Martinez in charge after spending years under Maddon, but if they are going to go old school they may as well go old school with the guy who's earned his shot with unblinking loyalty.

If someone would just sit Snitker down and explain why batting Garcia 2nd is a bad idea (and proves he can learn some basics) he would be fine.

[BlackwaterPark]

I think I'm secretly rooting for DeRosa, but I couldn't tell you why. I just find myself curious at the thought of a young smart guy like that managing the team. Maybe because it's a completely new and fresh way of Braves thinking to go along with the new stadium. I'm ready for the Braves Way chapter to close with The Ted. And a new Cubs / Red Sox Way to be ushered in! Wait, can I say Cubs yet or do I need to wait for them to break the curse first?

I kinda am on the same page. I kinda want someone new and fresh, not someone that got fired somewhere else.

[bravesnumberone]

Of the internal candidates, I don't see any reason for Pendleton, Perez or Porter to get it over Snitker.

I like Washington. Seems a little out of the box for the Braves whereas Gardenhire would be a classic Braves hire. Bud Black, I don't really know.

With Weiss out, I wouldn't be surprised to see Fredi take a stab at that job.

[The Chosen One]

Pendleton apparently had the best interview of the 4 internals.

[Hudson2]

I'd like to see Derosa interviewed too.

[rico43]

This quote from Snitker gives the impression that both he and the front office have agreed that he'll be retained in some capacity. My best guess is that Bud Black will be offered the job if he interviews well and agrees to make Snitker his bench coach.

When he was promoted, he was promised that, at the least, he could return to Gwinnett in 2017.

[jpx7]

I don't think Washington would like it here. There's not a good bathroom to do coke in.

And it's a long climb up to the broadcast booth.

[bravesfanforlife88]

And it's a long climb up to the broadcast booth.

Luckily with the stadium not yet complete, a private elevator and bathroom could be installed upon request

[DaneHill]

Pendleton apparently had the best interview of the 4 internals.

Aw yeah, I smell two vintage Atlanta Braves media guides coming my way!

[bravesfanMatt]

DOB also said on Twitter, "Braves made it clear they won't hire 1st time manager after job Snit did" Take that in your Marky D pipe and smoke it...But that honestly sounds like DOB speculation too. I don't always believe DOB!!

[Enscheff]

Pendleton apparently had the best interview of the 4 internals.

Where can I follow along with this info as it progresses?

[Hudson2]

Bob Nightengale saying Bud Black is the leading candidate.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Bob Nightengale saying Bud Black is the leading candidate.

Seems reasonable to assume based off the love fest the Braves appear to have for him. But I think Washington would be a great fit here.....

1. Washington
2. Snitker
3. Black

Probably my top 3 in that order at the moment. If they consider first time manager, then i'd have to go

1. Washington
2. David Ross
3. Brian Snitker

[striker42]

This shouldn't even be a hard decision. Snitker did a tremendous job with this team. All the players love him and the team was playing at a level none of us thought imaginable. Why upset that?

If Coppy hires Bud Black or someone else outside the team then I think it will be more about Coppy wanting to bring in his own guy to put his own stamp on the team. I just can't see what any candidate out there would bring that would be better than what Snitker had going on here. We're finally starting to see results from the rebuild so why change horses now?