When Brian Snitker revealed that he was retiring as the Atlanta Braves manager, it sent a shockwave through the organization and their fans. While not completely unexpected, the idea of having a new manager wasn't something that had been entertained seriously until this point and it changed the complexion of the start of the offseason completely. However, there were also some that openly wondered if Snitker's decision was really in his hands.
Yes, Snitker's long tenure and high levels of success understandably got him a long leash (as it should have) and much of what hurt the Braves in 2025 was outside his control, but there were some folks towards the end of the season that said that Atlanta needed a new voice at the top.