In a move that will surprise very few, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that the Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez. Gonzalez led the 2016 squad to a 9-28 start, the worst in franchise history.
Gonzalez came to the Braves in 2011, replacing legendary manager Bobby Cox. Overall, Gonzalez is 434-413 with the Braves in just over five seasons.
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Gonzalez was in a really tough situation in Atlanta. The Braves are in the middle of a massive tear-down and rebuild, and after trading much of their major league talent, Gonzalez was given little to work with.