The Oakland A’s should hire Ron Washington, if Ron Washington will have them.
His impact on the World Series champion Atlanta Braves was undeniable, and it wasn’t just the pregame fungo routine that helped his infielders fine-tune their preparation every single day or his work as the third-base coach. No, the impact goes much deeper than that.
Manager Brian Snitker has long been an even-keeled, keep-your-cards-hidden constant for Atlanta, a personality trait that was especially important as his ball club tried to keep its head above water during the turbulent first half of the 2021 season.