Four years ago Sunday, Brian Snitker took over as manager of the Atlanta Braves. He was originally a temp, but the gig worked out well and he was given another lifeline. And then another.
Finally, after winning a division title, he was given job security with a two-year contract plus an option. Then he won the division again and had the option picked up.
It shouldn’t be unusual for a man with 43 years in a company to appreciate job security, but you can be Snitker does. This is baseball; it doesn’t happen much.
The Braves have won consecutive division titles for the first time since 2004-2005.