Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole Atlanta Braves coaching situation for 2024, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. Started off just browsing through some sports news, you know, the usual morning routine, and I stumbled upon this headline about the Braves making some changes to their coaching staff.
First thing I did was check the Braves’ official Twitter. I figured, if there’s any truth to this, that’s where they’d announce it first, right? And sure enough, there it was, a tweet about hiring a couple of new coaches. One of them was Tim Hyers. They brought him in as their new hitting coach. I remember hearing that name before. Seems like a solid pick, from what I gathered. Someone in the replies even said that he’s been around the game for a long time, and he’s pretty good at what he does. He has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Then, I started going down the rabbit hole, reading every article I could find about these changes. It looks like the Braves had a few spots to fill, and they weren’t just taking anyone.
- Hitting Coach: That’s where Tim Hyers comes in.
- Assistant Hitting Consultant: This was a new role, and they brought back Chipper Jones. Yes, I heard that right, that famous player, Chipper Jones!
I also noticed some chatter about Brian Snitker. From what I understand, he’s staying on as the manager. Good for him, I guess. Seems like the players respect him.
My thoughts on this whole thing
Well, it’s definitely interesting. I mean, bringing in a guy like Tim Hyers, who’s got a ton of experience, and then getting Chipper Jones on board? That’s a pretty big deal. It feels like the Braves are really trying to shake things up, you know?
I spent a good chunk of my day diving into this, reading fan reactions, and trying to understand what these changes might mean for the team next season. It’s always a bit of a gamble when you switch up your coaching staff, but it could also be a good thing. Only time will tell, I suppose. I just thought I’d share my little adventure down this Braves coaching rabbit hole. It’s been a day, for sure!
