"The team gave Weiss a three-year contract with a fourth year option. The team's coaching staff has not yet been determined. Alex Anthopoulos called it a "front-burner" priority. The decision to hire Weiss was made on Monday. Weiss indicated that he'd use information provided to help him as manager, when asked about leveraging analytics, also saying he had evolved with the game."
"Anthopoulos said the managerial search was extensive but did not say how many candidates had been in play for the position. Anthopoulos said a conversation on Saturday swayed his decision, but failed to provide additional context. Weiss credited Bobby Cox and Brian Snitker for their impact on him and his coaching career. Weiss said the top thing he learned from Snitker was the importance patience; Weiss said he has a tendency to want to rush and fix things."
Walt Weiss was introduced as Atlanta Braves manager on a three-year contract with a fourth-year option. The team's coaching staff has not been finalized, and Alex Anthopoulos called hiring coaches a front-burner priority. The decision to hire Weiss was made on Monday after an extensive search; Anthopoulos said a Saturday conversation helped sway the outcome. Weiss said he will use provided information and analytics, has evolved with the game, and switched his uniform number back to 22. Weiss credited Bobby Cox and Brian Snitker for shaping his approach, emphasized patience, and said he is ready to lead as the franchise's 49th manager.
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