John Schuerholz has convinced his longtime friend John Hart to accept the role of president of baseball operations with the Atlanta Braves.

With Hart taking the newly created title on Thursday, the Braves aren't looking for a general manager.

Schuerholz completed what he called "the best negotiation of my entire career" in getting Hart to take the job.

Hart became interim general manager Sept. 22. The team had sought a full-time replacement for Frank Wren, who was fired last month after a 79-83 finish this season.