ATLANTA -- Mike Yastrzemski ’s connection to the Braves extends beyond any interactions his grandfather might have had with fellow Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. It also extends beyond the fact that two of his childhood idols were Chipper Jones and Andruw Jones.

And his dad’s first Minor League manager was a 28-year-old former catcher named Brian Snitker, who was guiding the Braves’ Single-A Durham club during that summer of 1984.

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“My dad played in the Braves' system back in the day,” Yastrzemski said. “Any time the Braves came through Fenway [Park], we'd always go and say hi to Bobby Cox, because my dad knew him. So, I have these long-term memories of rooting for the Braves from afar.”

Along with growing up in Massachusetts, Yastrzemski is also the grandson of Boston sp

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