ATLANTA -- The setup came during a question about Tigers reliever Bruce Rondon, and whether his strong finish in a variety of roles might lead to a set role for him next season. Brad Ausmus didn't miss the punchline.
"You might want to ask whoever's managing next year," Ausmus quipped.
It wasn't the first time this weekend that Ausmus joked about his job speculation. When the Tigers opened this series Friday, he was asked about the challenges an interim manager -- such as Braves manager Brian Snitker -- can face compared with a manager who has contractual security.