Atlanta Braves fans rage over Brian Snitker's decision to persist with Marcell Ozuna despite shocking performances: "This is a disgrace"

Fans have turned on Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker due to his reluctance to remove Marcell Ozuna from the lineup. The designated hitter's woes continued as he turned in another disappointing performance at home against the Miami Marlins.Ozuna started his career in 2008, signing as an international free agent before eventually making his debut with the Marlins. He produced strong performances before being traded to the Cardinals. Following St. Louis, the DH was traded to the Braves.An impressive 2020 season, where he batted .338/.431/.636 (each third in the NL) with an NL-leading 18 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 145 total bases, earned Ozuna a four-year, $64 million deal ahead of the 2021 regular season. But things have gone haywire for him ever since he was hit with domestic abuse allegations.He has been unable to play at the highest level in the past few seasons. In 55 at-bats this season, Marcell Ozuna has just four hits and two RBIs and has struck out 18 times already. Batting at an average of 0.78, Ozuna had three walks in the game against Miami but failed to convert any hits.Brian Snitker has been blamed for persisting with Ozuna as his mega contract demands attention. The four-year deal will be a big waste for the Braves, who already owe a certain sum of money to Ozuna.Fans lashed out at Snitker on Twitter, blaming him for the whole mess.Tyler@tyler_mynameI blame Brian Snitker as much as I do Marcell Ozuna.. the guy decides to play him every other day because of his contract. This is a disgrace #braves2I blame Brian Snitker as much as I do Marcell Ozuna.. the guy decides to play him every other day because of his contract. This is a disgrace #bravesChris Yow@ChrisYow14Brian Snitker wasn’t ready to stop watching pitchers hit, so he keeps playing Ozuna for the nostalgia.2Brian Snitker wasn’t ready to stop watching pitchers hit, so he keeps playing Ozuna for the nostalgia.Absolutely Tim@Absolutely_Tim7Brian Snitker never lets Eddie Rosario play against LHP at the insistence of Marcell Ozuna and Eddie just hit a HR lefty on lefty!! There's no reason to ever play Ozuna again!!173Brian Snitker never lets Eddie Rosario play against LHP at the insistence of Marcell Ozuna and Eddie just hit a HR lefty on lefty!! There's no reason to ever play Ozuna again!!Brian Snitker Enjoyer@infamuhz@BlooperBraves Slide a note to your boss, get Ozuna off this team.16@BlooperBraves Slide a note to your boss, get Ozuna off this team.Shawn Wright@shawnpwright@grantmcauley Snitker really needs to stop. I don’t care for Ozuna but he shouldn’t have to continuously endure this. It’s on Snit at this point and it’s sad.2@grantmcauley Snitker really needs to stop. I don’t care for Ozuna but he shouldn’t have to continuously endure this. It’s on Snit at this point and it’s sad.Ryan Cothran@baldheaded1derI want somebody. ANYBODY! Please justify the reasoning behind Ozuna still getting ABs. Surely someone can rationalize what the HELL Snitker is thinking.1433I want somebody. ANYBODY! Please justify the reasoning behind Ozuna still getting ABs. Surely someone can rationalize what the HELL Snitker is thinking.Kendall Perry@kendallaperry@DOBrienATL Why is Snitker playing him? He’s a cancer to this team. Braves should trade Grissom and ozuna (force the team to take him you’re trading with).@DOBrienATL Why is Snitker playing him? He’s a cancer to this team. Braves should trade Grissom and ozuna (force the team to take him you’re trading with).Nathan Phillips@natedawg035I’ll say it. Brian Snitker should be fired if he actually thinks Ozuna should be in the lineup. #Braves3I’ll say it. Brian Snitker should be fired if he actually thinks Ozuna should be in the lineup. #BravesVette Man@zr1_vette@Absolutely_Tim7 Correct, Snitker has $16,000.000 reasons to play Ozuna. Snit has always said &quot;if he in on the roster he will play&quot; Someone from the top is urging this.@Absolutely_Tim7 Correct, Snitker has $16,000.000 reasons to play Ozuna. Snit has always said &quot;if he in on the roster he will play&quot; Someone from the top is urging this.Brian Snitker unable to see the lack of value in playing OzunaAll players go through a rough patch. Indeed, it is commendable if a manager tends to keep playing them to help them gain their confidence. But that is definitely not working out in Ozuna's case.The more troubling aspect is that, as a player, he adds no defensive cover and is embroiled in serious off-the-field issues. As much as Brian Snitker would love to ignore it, a DFA is coming Ozuna's way.

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