Snitker hired...

[tfbrave77]

From 680 the fan announcement from John hart.

Chuck Hernandez pitching coach, Ron Washington 3rd base coach, Bo Porter to front office

[bravesfanforlife88]

That's awesome!

[JohnAdcox]

I really thought this would happen after the current playoff rounds, but wow. I am delighted.

[bravesfanforlife88]

I love the Washington hire for 3b Coach

[JohnAdcox]

I am a little surprised by Chuck Hernandez. I kinda like it. Anyone who knows more about what he did in the minors have thoughts? And didn't someone speculate about this when he was hired?

[dak]

One year contract with option for 2018. Given that those are the terms, I'm good with the hire. I had a slight preference for the Bud Black approach, all things being equal. But I'll take a short-term contract with Snit / internal coaches over a long-term contract with Black / external coaches. Gives the FO a mulligan if needed.

[nsacpi]

Congrats to Snit. I think he earned it.

[goldfly]

i love bobby but wish his influence wasn't anywhere near the front office

[Bravehog]

I wonder if they thought about trying to hire all 3. Bud Black-Manager Snitker-Bench Washington-3B would be awesome

[yeezus]

1-year deal, huh? Interesting. You'd think it'd be at least two so Snit doesn't feel like a lame-duck all year.

[smootness]

i love bobby but wish his influence wasn't anywhere near the front office

This didn't have anything to do with Bobby Cox.

[NinersSBChamps]

1-year deal, huh? Interesting. You'd think it'd be at least two so Snit doesn't feel like a lame-duck all year.

Big time slap in the face if you ask me. Clear sign that the front office doesn't want to commit to Snitker for more than a season. He's the interim manager again only this time the title is removed.

[clvclv]

This didn't have anything to do with Bobby Cox.

Agreed. Snitker did absolutely everything anyone could have done to earn a shot. That said, the one year with an option deal is really confusing IMO. If you're going to give him the job, then give him the job. This feels more like a second year as an interim guy to me - especially when you bring Washington in to look over his shoulder.

Just seems to be more of a - "we have no choice other than to give you a longer look since we're afraid the players and some of the fans might revolt, and we don't want to rock the boat going into the new park. Come 2018 though, Washington's our guy".

[smootness]

Agreed. Snitker did absolutely everything anyone could have done to earn a shot. That said, the one year with an option deal is really confusing IMO. If you're going to give him the job, then give him the job. This feels more like a second year as an interim guy to me - especially when you bring Washington in to look over his shoulder.

Just seems to be more of a - "we have no choice other than to give you a longer look since we're afraid the players and some of the fans might revolt, and we don't want to rock the boat going into the new park. Come 2018 though, Washington's our guy".

Eh, or it's, 'You did a great job, and now we want to see you for a full year without the interim tag. He's your shot, continue what you did last year and you're our guy.'

[bravesfanMatt]

Braves: 'hey Ron, we really want you down that 3rd base line'

Ron heard: '3rd Line'

I WILL TAKE IT!!!


**alright 50 and Julio... game on!! top that.

[clvclv]

Eh, or it's, 'You did a great job, and now we want to see you for a full year without the interim tag. He's your shot, continue what you did last year and you're our guy.'

Probably exactly what I'd have thought initially - had Washington not been part of the equation. Certainly hope you're right - just think I'd be a little "miffed" (for lack of a better term) personally if I were in Snit's shoes.

[NinersSBChamps]

Eh, or it's, 'You did a great job, and now we want to see you for a full year without the interim tag. He's your shot, continue what you did last year and you're our guy.'

Regardless he is on test run for this upcoming season. This is just the front offices unwillingness to make any sort of commitment to their managerial vacancy.

[NinersSBChamps]

Braves: 'hey Ron, we really want you down that 3rd base line'

Ron heard: '3rd Line'

I WILL TAKE IT!!!


**alright 50 and Julio... game on!! top that.

Ron thinking out loud:

"These guys are crazy if they expect me to just stand over this white line."

[Coach_Chris]

I wonder if they offered him the first line and he felt insulted and walked out.

[UNCBlue012]

Dude. I love this!! Great move.