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- Updated: September 22, 2016
NEW YORK — Brian Snitker never expected to be managing in the Major Leagues this year. When he took over the Braves in May after Fredi Gonzalez was dismissed, Snitker did so as a loyal employee of the only organization he has worked for.
Now, with the days winding down on a Braves season that is finishing much better than it began, Snitker said on Wednesday that he hopes to get a chance to continue in the job.
Snitker knows there are no guarantees. His title remains interim manager, and the Braves have made no commitments beyond the final game of the season, on Oct. 2.
But with the Braves playing much better of late and the job feeling more comfortable to him, the 60-year-old Snitker was simply saying what he feels.
“It’s like, you know what? I’d like a crack at this and just see,” Snitker said. “If that’s the route they choose, I’ll be ready. If not, I’ll do whatever.”
Snitker has been an employee of the Braves since 1977, when he was a 21-year-old Rookie League catcher in Kingsport. He’s been a Minor League player, a Minor League coach and manager, a Major League coach and now the Major League manager — uh, interim manager.
The Braves, 9-28 when Gonzalez was dismissed, entered play on Wednesday night 51-63 …
