NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- There's no doubt that the Braves are a couple years away from fully reaping the benefits of a massive rebuilding project that has created the possibility of sustained success over much of the next decade.
But as Brian Snitker prepares for his first full season as a big league manager, he hearkens back to what occurred in September and feels strong enough about this offseason to believe Atlanta already has what it takes to win the National League East.
"I think to a man, when we go to Spring Training, our goal is going to be to win the division," Snitker said, "and I don't see why it should be anything other than that.