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.
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