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

[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.

[Runnin]

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

Yeah, he's done nothing for this organization.

[UNCBlue012]

Dude. I love this!! Great move.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Dude. I love this!! Great move.

Pretty much feel the same way. I'm wondering if during the discussion of who should be made manager, they determined that we are still in the rebuild and it would be better to have 2 guys in Snitker and Hernandez who have personally worked with these prospects coming up. That way when they get up next year, there are familiar faces to lower the pressure and promote optimal performance.....

[Nerfherders]

I like this move. Snitker is the man!

[gilesfan]

Ron Washington as third base coach? I hope he doesn't blow all of our scoring chances.

[Tapate50]

When Ron didn't get the head gig, he just asked for an office with a private bathroom and signed on the spot.

[gilesfan]

When Ron didn't get the head gig, he just asked for an office with a private bathroom and signed on the spot.

I beat the stuff in Atlanta is much better than Oakland.

[KB21]

I beat the stuff in Atlanta is much better than Oakland.

I don't know. Billy Beane must have some good stuff when you look at the way he runs that team.

[Five]

Which is why he only got 1 year with the option. Obviously, players wanted this and people in this forum are happy. It comes down to winning though. He's shown he can bring to from laughingstock to .500, but does not have a track record with managing a contending team. If he can't demonstrate ability to take them to next level
in 2017, Ron Washington is right there on staff to assume the duties. Simple shuffle of the deck.

Completely agree with this.

Like the hire though, hope Snit's here a long time.

[Deester11]

Found this article about the Braves hiring Washington. The comments from A's fans makes me excited to have him with us.

http://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/...raves-3b-coach

Talked to some Ranger fans as well. They loved Ron. Glad we have him. I liked the Snit retention even more.