"After going through this entire season with a light cloud of speculation surrounding the future of the managerial role of the Atlanta Braves, the clouds have opened up and rained down a maelstrom of news: Brian Snitker's ninth full season season as manager of the Braves will be his last one as the team confirmed that they would not be renewing his contract and will instead allow him to transition into an advisory role with the organization."
"In a way, it almost seems fitting that longtime baseball man such as Brian Snitker who entered the managerial role with such little fanfare back when he took over on an interim basis in 2016 would eventually leave with a similarly-muted reception once he had left the chair. Despite all of the wins, the accolades and the World Series title that came along with that, Snitker has reained true to himself throughout all of that and it was certainly apparent during his final press conference."
Brian Snitker will step down as Atlanta Braves manager after his ninth full season and transition into an advisory role within the organization. The decision followed a season of light speculation about the managerial future and surprised many despite prior hints. The announcement felt abrupt compared with the extended, celebrated departures of other long-time Braves figures like Chipper Jones, Bobby Cox, and Charlie Morton. Snitker managed significant success, including a World Series title, yet left with a muted reception. Snitker maintained a consistent, understated demeanor throughout his tenure and remained true to his character, evident during his final press conference.
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