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John Schuerholz expected to resign as Braves GM
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:14 pm
by Rodanlee
Longtime GM John Schuerholz is reportedly stepping down after 17 seasons with the Atlanta Braves.
According to various media reports, Schuerholz is handing over the reins to top assistant Frank Wren. Schuerholz took over as GM in 1990 and the team won 14 straight division titles before struggling the past two seasons.
The Braves have a major announcement scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3058578
Wow... great GM from the engineering of homegrown talent to FA's, etc... Any other NL East team should be glad to see him go. One of the best GM's in baseball for sure
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:17 pm
by Basketball Jesus
If the HoF ever opens their wings for administrators other than owners, he'd get my vote.
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:46 pm
by lpsevier
I thought he would stay one more year.
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:51 pm
by GYBE
Between Terry Ryan and Schuerholz, definitely a some good unemployed GM's right now.
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:54 pm
by bigboy1234
Isn't he the President of the Braves now? And isn't he suppose to be one of the candidates for commissioner once Selig steps down?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:32 pm
by greenbeans
bigboy1234 wrote:Isn't he the President of the Braves now? And isn't he suppose to be one of the candidates for commissioner once Selig steps down?
wow, i didnt hear that but what a great idea. one of the most respected men in the game as comish?!?!? what a wacky idea!
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:37 pm
by High 5
This is pretty much a shocker to everyone in Atlanta. Even the players. I thought he'd be around for at least another year or two. Leaving when Cox left. I heard him on the radio a couple of days ago talking about off season moves so this definitely caught me by surprise.
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:05 pm
by WEFFPIM
This came out of left field. Wow
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:21 am
by HMFFL
Last week the AJC reported that JS was going to stay on for another season. I've never trusted the new ownership and maybe JS feels they aren't as serious as they act.