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Atlanta Braves retain manager Brian Snitker for 2018
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Atlanta Braves Morning Chop: writers and Snitker both have Acuña's
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The Braves are leaning toward keeping Brian Snitker as manager
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3-time NL East champ Braves extend manager Snitker thru 2023
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Braves confirm Brian Snitker as manager for 2017
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Braves confirm Brian Snitker as manager for 2017
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Braves top Phillies 8-3, move closer to clinching NL East title
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Braves' Brian Snitker: Old-school, no analytics and winning
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Former M-Braves manager Brian Snitker elected to Southern League