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Inbox: Will Snitker have interim tag removed?
- Updated: May 23, 2016
Is there a chance the Braves will remove the interim tag from Brian Snitker’s managerial role, or is he simply a place holder for this season? — Cory B., Jacksonville, Ala.
One of the primary reasons the Braves gave the job to Snitker was to avoid having to deal with the consequences of choosing Eddie Perez, Terry Pendleton or Bo Porter to handle the job for the remainder of the season. Had one of these guys been given the job, the other two would have remained on the coaching staff while dealing with the reality that they were not the one who was chosen.
Perez and Pendleton have made it quite clear they are happy with the club’s decision to go with Snitker, who fully understands that his stint as a big league manager may not extend beyond this season. But at the same time, he will take full advantage of this opportunity in the same way Pete Mackanin has in Philadelphia. When the Phillies named Mackanin their interim manager last June, the prevailing thought was he’d just be a three-month filler. Right now, Mackanin stands as an early favorite for National League Manager of the Year Award.
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The improved mood in Atlanta’s clubhouse can be attributed to a few wins and the fact that the environment is no longer soiled by the uncertainty that surrounded Fredi Gonzalez’s future dating back to the team’s 0-9 start. But with that being said, the Braves would be wise to keep an open mind about Snitker, who has provided some early indication he is capable of handling the managerial duties both on and off the field. He’s a highly likeable man who has drawn great respect from his players dating back to 1982, when he first became a Minor League manager in Atlanta’s system.
Unfortunately, it’s only natural to overlook an individual simply because decades have passed without him ever being mentioned as a managerial candidate. But through his loyal stint, Snitker has been one of the most influential members of the Braves’ organization and it only makes sense to now keep an open …
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