According to a published report, the Atlanta Braves are expected to name Brian Snitker as their manager for the 2017 season. Snitker served as the interim manager for the Braves last season after Fredi Gonzalez was fired in mid-May.
With the Braves selecting Snitker, that could set off a domino effect for other managerial choices who have potentially been linked with the Rockies and were also in discussion for the Atlanta opening. Atlanta first base coach Eddie Perez will not be the new Braves skipper, so could that push him toward talks with the Rockies?