Ronald Acuña, Sr. Goes Off On Snitker

[CyYoung31]

Via Instagram:

Sh*t, meet fan.

[msstate7]

Didn't even read, but maybe snit's protective ring is gone. Maybe Acuna (and albies would follow) turning on snit opens the door for a mid season fire

[Slippyjms]

Didn't even read, but maybe snit's protective ring is gone. Maybe Acuna (and albies would follow) turning on snit opens the door for a mid season fire

Getting rid of Snit would make this season all worth it.

[thethe]

I’m taking the side that has Acuna on it all day every day. I think he’s a good kid and obviously an all time talent.

[Carp]

I don't speak Spanish well but the other tweet says:

"Who is more stupid than you every time the 7th inning arrives and they hit 3 left-handed you bring a right Nojoda atas depinga Always defending the bulls of the white ones I do a thousand stupid things x that's first"

We need less old, grouchy white guys in this sport. And he isn't wrong. Freddie makes a mistake like that and guaranteed it doesn't get brought up like it last night.

How about putting the blame on the pitchers that gave up 8 runs. Or may be you take blame yourself for making terrible in game decisions that have cost us at least 5-6 games so far this season.

[Deester11]

I’m taking the side that has Acuna on it all day every day. I think he’s a good kid and obviously an all time talent.

I agree with this message. Earth is splitting...

[msstate7]

I don't speak Spanish well but the other tweet says:

"Who is more stupid than you every time the 7th inning arrives and they hit 3 left-handed you bring a right Nojoda atas depinga Always defending the bulls of the white ones I do a thousand stupid things x that's first"

We need less old, grouchy white guys in this sport. And he isn't wrong. Freddie makes a mistake like that and guaranteed it doesn't get brought up like it last night.

How about putting the blame on the pitchers that gave up 8 runs. Or may be you take blame yourself for making terrible in game decisions that have cost us at least 5-6 games so far this season.

The FF point is a good one. Personally, I think Acuna made a bone head play that needs to be called out in the locker room. Calling Acuna out in the media was a much bigger bone headed deal than what Acuna did... this is snit though, so bone head is what he does best.

[WaitingFor2017]

Keep it coming, RASr.

[DirkPiggler]

Keep it coming, RASr.

You say that, but when Liberty takes Snit's side and trades Acuña and the best contract in baseball to the Dodgers you (we) might change your (our) tune.

[Deester11]

You say that, but when Liberty takes Snit's side and trades Acuña and the best contract in baseball to the Dodgers you (we) might change your (our) tune.

Yeah...all of their top 20 prospects should do it.

[McCann'sCans]

A little cleaner translation based on the Spanish that I know...

"Same s*** as Tony LaRussa you're both old idiot snitches"

"Who is stupider than you every time we reach the 7th inning and three lefties come up you bring in a righty. Don't mess with me idiot. You're always defending the white suck ups who do things a thousand times dumber and do them first."

[McCann'sCans]

Disclaimer: I'm not great at Venezuelan slang.

[Sheffield10]

That original translation was pretty bad lol

[McCann'sCans]

That original translation was pretty bad lol

Google Translate is even worse than me at Venezuelan slang, as it turns out.

[Enscheff]

I really don't want to get into some discussion about the racism spectrum (we all know it applies somewhat here, as it does with almost every old white guy in the country), but Snit does stupid things almost nightly that very clearly cost the Braves chances at victories. So to have him come out and throw a player under the buss publicly is laughable.

Snit definitely has to go, but it has nothing to do with this little snafu. Problem is, the internal options like Weiss and Wash are even dumber, and the last thing this team needs is an even dumber guy pulling the strings.

[Julio3000]

Snit should’ve handled it in the clubhouse and, if asked about it, suggested that it was handled in the clubhouse and there would be no comment. If he felt he HAD to address it, he could’ve even said something supportive of the hustle but mildly critical of the decision making.

It was a bad look. It sounded to me like Snit is letting the pressure get to him—and being even-keeled and good with young players is, like, 90% of what recommends him for the job. I don’t blame Ron Sr. for speaking out, considering the context of what Junior is doing for this organization—his numbers this year, his dedication to improve his fitness over the winter, the contract extension. I’d lose Snit in a heartbeat to keep him happy.

[Julio3000]

I really don't want to get into some discussion about the racism spectrum (we all know it applies somewhat here, as it does with almost every old white guy in the country), but Snit does stupid things almost nightly that very clearly cost the Braves chances at victories. So to have him come out and throw a player under the buss publicly is laughable.

Snit definitely has to go, but it has nothing to do with this little snafu. Problem is, the internal options like Weiss and Wash are even dumber, and the last thing this team needs is an even dumber guy pulling the strings.

I think I could tolerate one of those guys for a handful of months—provided that it’s clearly understood that their Braves managerial career ends on the last day of the 2021 season.

I kinda wonder if/how the FF deal interlocks with Snitker. FF spoke up for Snit earlier when there was perceived pressure on him. Would firing Snitker alienate Freddie, or is it irrelevant because the FF ship has sailed?

[GovClintonTyree]

I think I could tolerate one of those guys for a handful of months—provided that it’s clearly understood that their Braves managerial career ends on the last day of the 2021 season.

I kinda wonder if/how the FF deal interlocks with Snitker. FF spoke up for Snit earlier when there was perceived pressure on him. Would firing Snitker alienate Freddie, or is it irrelevant because the FF ship has sailed?

Snitker calls Albies and Acuna idiot brown island players, RA Sr and half the people in baseball go bananas. Snitker steps down, assumes crosschecking scouting role in Latin America. Walt Weiss takes over for Snitker 8/31. Braves promote Waters, Pache, Muller, Wilson, Toussaint from Gwinnett, go 22-8 in September to level off at 81-81. Weiss has interim title removed, receives three year contract. Freddie signs 10 year, $300M deal with Anaheim, holds press conference saying OC is where he wanted to be all along. AA scours the FA market looking for 1B who can platoon with Panda on a 1-year deal.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Snit has made several blunders this season. Sticking up for Dansby for a bone headed baserunning mistake, calling out Acuna, and saying Soroka was out for the season, only to recant later that day.

Dude is out of touch

[nsacpi]

While they are at it, I hope the Braves start a sartorial revolution when they hire their next manager by telling him (or her) that he (or she) has to dress like an adult instead of wearing pajamas to work. Jose Mourinho can be hired to do some consulting during his off-season.