Braves' Coppolella gets GM job, deal through '19

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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves have promoted John Coppolella to general manager following three seasons as assistant GM.

The move was announced Thursday by Braves president of baseball operations John Hart. The team said in a statement Coppolella has agreed to a four-year contract through the 2019 season, a term that will include the Braves' first three seasons at their new SunTrust Park.