The Atlanta Braves could take a couple of routes in hiring a new GM on short notice. They could hire from within, but that’s highly improbable. I don’t see anyone, aside from an aging John Hart, in the Braves’ organization that could comfortably step into a GM role of a team in the middle of a rebuild, which leaves only the option of an outside hire.
I’ve seen Dan Jennings’ name come up, but let’s cut to the chase with Jennings: As an executive, he knows very little success.
Jennings worked in various scouting roles before joining the Marlins in 2002.