ATLANTA -- Interim manager Brian Snitker decided about six weeks ago that he wanted to be the Atlanta Braves full-time manager.Snitker had worked as interim skipper since May 17, steering baseballs worst team into something more respectable.After 40 years in the Braves organization and three months as interim manager, Snitker believed he was the right man for the job.Thered be times when I was driving back from a game or just driving around where I was like, You know what? I would like a crack at this. Id like to take a shot at this, Snitker said Saturday.Snitker met with president of baseball operations John Hart and general manager John Coppolella earlier this week. Hart and Coppolella also spoke with bench coach Terry Pendleton, first base coach Eddie Perez and third base coach Bo Porter about the job.When the season ends Sunday, Hart and Coppolella are expected to begin the process of interviewing candidates outside the organization.Snitker said the interview was his first, for any position, with the Braves.He managed 20 years in the minor leagues, worked seven years as third base coach under Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox and was in his third Triple-A stint when the Braves promoted him to replace the fired Fredi Gonzalez on May 17.When Snitker took charge, Atlanta had the majors worst offense and a shaky pitching staff. It took until late September for Atlanta to no longer have baseballs worst record.The Braves are 57-65 under Snitker and had won 10 of 11 before Fridays loss to Detroit. They acquired slugger Matt Kemp on July 30, which boosted the offense substantially, but still have the fewest home wins in the majors (29) during their final season at Turner Field.When everything was just spiraling, I was still learning the job, Snitker said. I dont know, just like a player, you never figure this thing out. This is a sport, and I guess why we keep coming back, you just never get on top of this thing and got it. Its a constant work in progress whether a player, coach or manager.Pendleton, Perez and Porter confirmed Saturday to The Associated Press that they interviewed this week, but declined to give details.Pendleton, a Braves assistant coach for 15 years, was the 1991 NL MVP and a major reason why Atlanta went from worst to first and advanced to its first World Series that year.Perez, the MVP of the 1999 NL Championship Series, played 18 of his 20 seasons in Atlanta. Hes in his 10th year as a coach.Porter, in his second season as an Atlanta coach, managed the Houston Astros to a 121-203 record from 2013-14.Snitker was pleased to get the interview done before the season ends Sunday. The atmosphere is expected to be charged when the Braves close down a sold-out Turner Field.Its part of the process, he said. A week from today, well see how things are, where everybody is. Boston Bruins Jerseys . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Milan Lucic Jersey .2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for the leagues broadcast and multimedia rights. http://www.cheapbruinsjerseys.info/authentic-phil-esposito-bruins-jersey/ .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. Danton Heinen Jersey . 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The Socceroos have three points in their kit bag already, but midfielder Massimo Luongo is hungry for more ahead of next weeks World Cup qualifier against the UAE in Abu Dhabi.The Socceroos lead their group after beating Iraq 2-0 in Perth on Thursday night.Second-half strikes to Luongo and Tomi Juric gave Australia all three points, and theyve quickly turned their attention to their clash with the UAE on Tuesday.The UAE shocked Japan 2-1 in Saitama on Thursday, with the upset throwing the race for top-two spots in Group B wide open.Australia will start as hot favourites for all of their home matches, but winning on the road could prove tricky.However, Luongo played down talk the Socceroos would be happy with a draw when they face the UAE in the Emirati captital.Of course not. I dont think anyone thinks like that, Luongo said.Every game in these qualiifiers are there for the win.ddddddddddddWere going there to get three points and play well and prove were a good side.It will be tough with the conditions. Away games are so difficult in this stage. Whether we approach it differently - I doubt it. The boss will brief us.The UAE are ranked 74th in the world - 17 places below Australia.Other teams in Australias group are world No.113 Iraq, Thailand (120), Saudi Arabia (61), and Japan (49).But Juric said it was wrong to expect the Socceroos would just waltz through their group.People think its going to be a walk in the park for us. But its definitely not, Juric said.Sometimes we face really hostile environments. Its really difficult - just the atmosphere they put on for us. ' ' '