KFDM COOP Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 Report: Braves GM Schuerholz expected to resign 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. Since 1991, Schuerholz's Atlanta teams compiled a 1,594-1,092 record. The nearly 1,600 wins was the most in the majors during that span. His Braves teams reached the postseason in 14 of 17 seasons. Schuerholz, who was the longest tenured general manager in the major leagues, took over as GM in 1990 and the Braves won 14 straight division titles before struggling the past two seasons. Atlanta won just one World Series, in 1995, despite those 14 straight trips to the playoffs.Schuerholz also won a World Series ring with Kansas City in 1985 and has been a GM for 26 years. Braves manager Bobby Cox, who has said he will be back for at least one more year in the dugout, will be doing so with a new boss. Wren was an assistant GM for the Braves for seven seasons. Prior to that, he was the general manager for the Baltimore Orioles in 1999. He was also an assistant GM with the Florida Marlins for eight seasons. The Braves said they have a major announcement scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.
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