Braves bullpen coach Eddie Perez managed a team that won the Venezuela Winter League title and advanced to the Caribbean Series championship game against Mexico.

His fan base included more than people with a connection to Venezuela. Why? His personality draws people to him.

Staff writer David O'Brien writes about Perez's traits and shows how that could make him a popular candidate for a job managing in the majors someday.

Read O’Brien’s article and:

• Find out what Chipper Jones thinks of Perez’s chances to be a good manager.

• See the list of traits that Perez brings to the game, and to life.

• Read how people who know Perez rave about his competency to manage.

• Recall his on-field relationship with Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.

Read the full article here.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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