Official Site of the Braves · Jul 1, 2016
Braves have a manager behind the plate
A.J. Pierzynski picks up his 399th career double on a hit to left field that brings home Erick Aybar in the bottom of the 9thATLANTA -- Before we get to everything else, let's just ask Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski the obvious since he has the credentials and the temperament for what I'm about to type.
Do you want to manage someday?
"Well, I mean, if somebody comes to you and says, 'Do you want to be a big league manager?' It's kind of hard to say no to that, especially when you've played for a long time, and you want to give back," said Pierzynski, 39, who is with his seventh team in his 19th Major League season.