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Schuerholz stepping back from day-to-day role with Braves

Published Mar. 31, 2016 4:30 p.m. ET

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ATLANTA (AP) Longtime Atlanta Braves executive John Schuerholz is stepping back from a day-to-day role with the team.

The Braves announced several front-office changes Thursday, including Schuerholz moving from team president to vice chairman. Mike Plant will take over a president in charge of development while Derek Schiller becomes president overseeing business.

Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk says Schuerholz is giving up ''day-to-day business and development duties'' but will continue to serve as a consultant on baseball operations.

The 75-year-old Schuerholz was general manager of the Braves from 1990 through the 2007 season, building a powerhouse that won 14 straight division titles and the 1995 World Series championship. He became the team president after giving up the GM title.

John Hart remains president of baseball operations, with John Coppolella as GM.

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