ATLANTA — David Ross, the previous Atlanta catcher and Chicago Cubs supervisor, stated Thursday that he’s able to handle once more and stated returning to the dugout with the Braves “could be superb.”
In an interview with The Related Press, Ross declined to say a lot about his curiosity within the Braves with out realizing if he’ll be on the record of candidates to interchange Brian Snitker.
Ross, a local of Bainbridge, Georgia, was 262-284 in 4 seasons managing the Cubs from 2020 to 2023. Underneath Ross, the Cubs gained the NL Central in 2020.
Snitker, 69, introduced Wednesday that he won’t return after 10 seasons because the Braves’ supervisor.
Ross, 48, who performed for the Braves from 2009 to 2012 in the midst of his 15-year profession, was included in early hypothesis about potential candidates to interchange Snitker. Braves common supervisor Alex Anthopoulos didn’t determine any candidates at Wednesday’s information convention to announce Snitker’s resolution.
Ross stated Thursday, “I’d like to handle once more.”
“Clearly, Atlanta could be superb, however there’s nothing to essentially elaborate on,” Ross stated, including he realized he has been talked about in speculative lists. I don’t need to speak about one thing that doesn’t have any legs but. Hopefully, my identify pops up, however we are going to wait and see on that.”
Ross started his enjoying profession with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002. He was a profession .229 hitter and had a few of his most efficient seasons as a part-time starter in Atlanta. He hit .273 with seven homers in 2009 and .289 the next season.
Ross, who was a revered chief within the Braves’ clubhouse, stated Thursday, “I liked my time there.”
Snitker led the Braves to the 2021 World Collection championship because the spotlight of just about a half-century with the group. He’ll stay with the group in an advisory position and shall be inducted into the workforce’s corridor of fame within the 2026 season.
Snitker led Atlanta to 811 wins, 6 NL East division titles, 1 wild-card berth and the 2021 World Collection championship in his 10 seasons as supervisor.
The Braves completed 76-87 this season, the ultimate 12 months of Snitker’s contract.
Braves chairman Terry McGuirk offered Snitker with keys to a brand new truck on the information convention and introduced that the workforce was sending Snitker and his spouse, Ronnie, on a trip to Hawaii.
The Braves had two coaches on Snitker’s 2025 employees with expertise as a supervisor. Bench coach Walt Weiss is Colorado’s former supervisor. Third-base coach Fredi González is a former supervisor with Atlanta and the Marlins.
Amongst different potential candidates are former Braves infielder Mark DeRosa, Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty and former Marlins supervisor Skip Schumaker.
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