It has been expected that the end of the 2016 season would mean the next phase of change would be ushered in for the Atlanta Braves, and today marks the first wave in what could be a tidal surge:
McDowell was the best coach the Braves have had over the past decade. The team wants a different voice for their next wave of young pitchers
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) October 7, 2016
The Sacrificial Lamb?
The immediate next question is what this means for next week. The Braves have been conducting managerial interviews, and given the complete absence of leaked information about Ron Washington‘s candidacy, it is widely believed that the race for the top job is down to either Brian Snitker or Bud Black.