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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves are thrilled with the job that interim manager Brian Snitker did this season.Theyre still going to look at other potential candidates to lead the team in 2017.Less than 24 hours after the Braves finished a last-place season with a flourish, team president John Hart said former managers Bud Black and Ron Washington would be interviewed for the job, and other outside candidates may be considered as well.That doesnt mean Snitker is out of the running.Brian Snitker did a tremendous job, Hart said Monday. The year was spiraling out of control. He restored order.The Braves won 50 of their last 97 games, including their finale at Turner Field on Sunday. The team is moving to a new stadium in the suburbs next season.Atlanta was 9-28 when manager Fredi Gonzalez was fired and stood at 18-46 when it began a dramatic turnaround under Snitker.Hart and general manager John Coppolella both said Snitker was a strong candidate to keep his job based on the way the team responded to his leadership.Snitker even attended an end-of-the-year media session, insisting hes comfortable with the process and doesnt mind waiting for the Braves to make a decision.If I was them, Id be doing the same thing, Snitker said.Hart said it was imperative to look at all potential options before deciding who should be in the dugout for the first season at SunTrust Park.Black spent nearly 8 1/2 years as San Diegos manager, going 649-713 before he was fired during the 2015 season. He had only two winning records and never led the Padres to the playoffs, though he was picked as NL Manager of the Year in 2010.Black appeared to be in line for the Washington Nationals job going into this season, but negotiations broke down and Dusty Baker was hired instead.Washington spent nearly eight seasons as Texas manager, guiding the Rangers to consecutive World Series appearances from 2010-11 and capturing a pair of AL Manager of the Year awards. He surprisingly resigned during the 2014 season, revealing later that he stepped down because he had been unfaithful to his wife of 42 years.Washington spent the last two seasons as a coach with the Oakland Athletics, but his ties to Hart go back to when both worked for the Rangers.When you go outside and talk (to candidates), you learn things, Hart saId. There are a lot of smart guys out there. It would be shame on us if we didnt take this opportunity to take a look at the landscape and get a feel for what people think about our club, our players.In addition to Snitker, the Braves have also interviewed coaches Terry Pendleton, Eddie Perez and Bo Porter. But Coppolella seemed to rule them out when he said it was unlikely the team would hire someone with no managerial experience over Snitker, especially off his own coaching staff.Besides the managerial search, here are some things to watch for as the Braves head into the offseason:---BIG SPENDERS: After several years cutting payroll and bulking up the farm system, the Braves plan to be a player in the free-agent market this winter. The team took on much of Matt Kemps $21.75 million annual salary through 2019 in a midseason trade, and the move paid off handsomely. Kemp (35 HRs, 108 RBI) paired with slugger Freddie Freeman (.302, 34 HRs, 91 RBI) to lead Atlantas resurgence. With the move to SunTrust Park and an expected boost in revenue, team owners have cleared the way for a payroll increase.WHERE TO SPEND: The Braves are likely to go mostly for starting pitching. Julio Teheran has ace-like stuff, though a lack of run support left him with a 7-10 record. Mike Foltynewicz (9-5, 4.31 ERA) looks as though hes finally ready to hold down a spot in the rotation, and Matt Wisler (7-13, 5.00) showed flashes of potential but needs to be more consistent. Coppolella said the team is looking to add at least two new starting pitchers and maybe three for 2017.STANDING PAT: The Braves are happy with their everyday lineup. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson is a star in the making, and Adonis Garcia (.273, 14 HRs, 65 RBI) returned from a stint in the minors to nail down the third base job. Tyler Flowers did a solid job at catcher, though the Braves would like to sign another veteran to share the job. Also keep an eye on second base, where top prospect Ozzie Albies is on the verge of breaking through, though a late-season injury in the minors could set him back.THE BACK END: Jim Johnson agreed to a two-year contract extension on the final day of the regular season and will go into 2017 as the expected closer. His presence gives the Braves a chance to bring along some of their younger pitchers in less-stressful roles, including hard-throwing Mauricio Cabrera and Jose Ramirez. Former closer Arodys Vizcaino could be in the mix if he can bounce back from shoulder problems that shut him down this season.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry . Wholesale Padres Jerseys . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. 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The third-ranked Ivanovic, who won the event in 2008 and 10, served five aces and broke Wickmayer, also a former winner in 2009, five times. "The result looked easier than it really was," Ivanovic said.Thierry Henry admits Arsenal face a big summer transfer window and says the club must rekindle the excitement among the club’s fans by mounting a title challenge next season. Thursdays 2-0 win at home to West Brom saw Arsenal move ahead of Manchester City into third place in the Premier League, as boss Arsene Wenger remains on course to lead the Gunners into the Champions League for the 19th season in succession.But Henry insists Wengers side should be challenging for trophies every season and Arsenals record goalscorer believes a predatory striker can help Arsenal rival the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea for the Premier League next season. Henrys title race verdict Thierry Henrys Premier League title race verdict Alexis Sanchez scored both goals in Arsenals 2-0 win over West Brom on Thursday Speaking on Sky Sports Now, Henry said: Im sure if you ask Arsene or any of the fans or players if they want to finish only in the top four they will say no we want to win the league, because it comes with the shirt and it comes with the badge that you have on your heart.But now you have to save the top four. Are the fans, the players and the manager happy with that? No, but being in the Champions League is vital for Arsenal Football Club, and if you want to build for next season you need to be in the Champions League to attract good players. Henry on Rooney and Rashford Thierry Henry says Wayne Rooney must go to Euro 2016 but it may come too soon for Marcus Rashford Henry says everyone at the club will be disappointed not to be in the title race but they can start building for next season Now who is going to come? That is always a tricky question because who do you get?Who are you going to get that will get the goals to help you win the title? Not the goals every weekend, but a guy that can score when you need to score, the guy who needs one opportunity to score to put you 1-0 up.Where are you going to get a Sergio Aguero, a (Robert) Lewandowski or a (Luis) Suarez from? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored 37 goal for Borussia Dortmund this season Those guys dont come around very often. (Pierree-Emerick) Aubameyang might be available (but) are you going to be able to attract him? Its not always easy but who is going to stay? If you know who is going to stay then you can think more about who is going to come in.ddddddddddddut the problem is Manchester City are going to be in the market next season, so will Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool. I go back to what Arsenal said that the team does not need many changes and if Sanchez can perform the way he is at the minute, and we have Mesut Ozil carrying on giving the assists he has been giving since the beginning of the season, then you would like to think a striker who can score [can make all the difference].But its going to be a very busy summer for Arsene because you need to get that excitement back so that the fans can look forward to something next season.Despite signing a new Arsenal contract last summer, Theo Walcott has found himself on the fringe of the action, playing a total of 19 minutes in Arsenals last five league games. Theo Walcott was once again on the Arsenal bench on Thursday night Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - currently sidelined with a knee injury - has endued similar frustration, starting just nine league games for the Gunners this term.Henry says the former Southampton duo need game-time, particularly 27-year-old Walcott, who has now been at Arsenal for more than a decade. Henry admits the fans are unhappy with the club but its vital they keep coming to the matches and supporting the team I think Theo is a talent and obviously people keep on saying he is young, Henry added.But he has been in the game for a very long time. The thing I have always mentioned about Theo is can he be a starter? Has he been a starter since he has been at Arsenal? Its 10 years or so now since hes been at Arsenal, has he played 30 games a season in the league? Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injured his knee against Barcelona in February I think its time for Theo, whether its at Arsenal or not, and Im not saying he should leave or not because that is out of my hands, but he needs to start to play every time.He needs to start being the first name on the teamsheet. That is very important and its the same for Ox - those guys need to play. It can be at Arsenal because we know how talented they are but even if its not, those guys need to play wherever it is. Also See: Thierrys title race verdict Henry on Rooney and Rashford Race for the top four Where are the Invincibles now? ' ' '