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Bobby Cox spent the afternoon shaking hands, accepting congratulations and smiling enough to look almost comfortable as the center of all that attention.
Two days after Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox announced he was retiring after next season, some people still don't believe him.
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox has gotten another early exit.
Bobby Cox shrugged last week when asked how he would find room for Tim Hudson on his Atlanta Braves' pitching staff.
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, third baseman Chipper Jones and pitcher Eric O'Flaherty were ejected from Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
So many innings. So many hours. So many wins. Bobby Cox finally lost count.
Chipper Jones tested his tender big toe with some running and manager Bobby Cox put the third baseman back in the Atlanta Braves lineup Tuesday night.
Despite Atlanta's worst season since 1990, longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox vowed Wednesday to return next season. The 67-year-old Cox signed a one-year contract extension in May, but his team was ravaged by injuries — especially to the pitching staff — and went into a game against the Colorado Rockies with a 63-82 record, 18 1/2 games out of first in the NL East.
Braves manager Bobby Cox extended his major league ejection record to 143 on Wednesday, getting tossed in the fifth inning for arguing ball and strikes during Atlanta's game against Florida.
A.J. Burnett pitched seven shutout innings, Alex Rios drove in the only run of the game and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Sunday.
Puffing on his usual post-game cigar, Braves manager Bobby Cox flashed a startled look when asked what he thought of Shea Stadium's total ban on smoking. "You mean the new one?" he asked, referring to Citi Field, where the New York Mets will begin playing in 2009.
After going 7 1/2 weeks without getting tossed, Bobby Cox finally passed John McGraw for the most ejections in baseball history Tuesday night.
Bobby Cox insists he has no animosity toward the Chicago Cubs. Lou Piniella said he feels the same way about the Atlanta Braves.
Bobby Cox's cigar might still stink, but at least his team didn't. The Atlanta Braves manager said he enjoyed his postgame treat a little bit more than usual on Monday, because it was a victory cigar.
Braves manager Bobby Cox felt his stomach churning for the first time all season, and it had nothing to do with the place in the record book he was about to fill. His nervousness came from a pitcher who has labored all season, only to find himself taking a no-hitter deep into the game.
The Atlanta Braves were winning even without homering. When they went deep twice in as many pitches after going without a homer for eight games, they had to know it would be a good night.
Braves manager Bobby Cox is happy with what he's seen from Tim Hudson so far this year — a lot of the same stuff, over and over again.
The Atlanta Braves' bullpen was so thin that manager Bobby Cox was ready to send one of his starters to the mound. Fortunately for him, his relievers held up at the end.
Braves manager Bobby Cox will have to find something else to do now when the postseason starts. Atlanta's streak of 14 straight postseason appearances ended with a 9-8 loss Sunday to the Colorado Rockies, who got a grand slam from Matt Holliday.
Not many managers would intentionally walk Freddy Sanchez to load the bases and bring up Jason Bay, the Pittsburgh Pirates' one reliable run producer. Bobby Cox of the Atlanta Braves did, and it got his team another victory following a bad weekend.
Andruw Jones was 5-for-5 with two homers and matched his career high with six RBIs, helping the Atlanta Braves become the first team since the 1930 New York Yankees to score 10 or more runs in five straight games with a 14-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
* Bobby Cox won his 2,000th game as Braves manager last night, becoming just the fourth manager in baseball history to reach 2,000 wins with one team. Connie Mack of the A's, John McGraw of the Giants, and Walter Alston of the Dodgers are the other three.
- The Cardinals need to go find someone who can help out against left-handers. Outside of an Albert Pujols homer in the first inning tonight, they were helpless against Zach Duke.
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm a Braves fan, so the first two games of the season have been really nice for me.
Braves Nation buzzing about two old-school G'sFor all the talk surrounding a new day for the Atlanta Braves, the white-hot focus of Braves Nation this morning rests on two old-school G's: Ken Griffey Jr. and Tom Glavine.
Reyes' future with Braves hinges on consistency, mental toughnessJoe the All-Star or Joe the Plumber? We saw both sides of Jo-Jo Reyes in 2008, and if the 23-year-old left-hander plans on being in the Atlanta Braves' rotation in 2009, he best resemble the former and not the latter when spring training begins.
Chipper's blast leads Braves to (surprise) another win at PhillyChipper Jones' pinch-hit three-run homer highlighted a six-run fifth inning Wednesday, as the Braves played the spoiler's role to perfection by defeating the NL East-leading Phillies 10-4, the second straight victory by Atlanta over Philly.
The next manager of the Atlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves' next manager needs a job.
Escobar, Jurrjens spark Braves to sweep of RockiesSweeping a series for the first time in what seems like forever, the Braves rode a career-best 10 strikeouts from Jair Jurrjens and a big five-run sixth – highlighted by Yunel Escobar's three-run homer – to take down the Rockies 8-4 on Thursday at Turner Field.
Dingers from KJ, Chipper spark Braves after bullpen implosionThe Braves' bullpen did its thing by allowing a four-run lead to disappear, but Kelly Johnson and Chipper Jones hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the seventh as Atlanta rallied to beat Colorado 9-5 on Wednesday at Turner Field.
Bad luck dooms Braves in loss to NatsKelly Johnson's potential game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth bounced over the fence for a ground-rule double – tying the game instead – and the Braves imploded in the 10th, Mike Gonzalez allowing three runs as Atlanta fell 8-5 to Washington at Turner Field.
Braves continue stumble toward finish line with loss at FloridaTwenty games to go in their worst season in nearly two decades, the Braves keep finding way to lose. Wednesday, Will Ohman and Vladimir Nunez each allowed a run as Atlanta fell to Florida 5-3.
16 runs, 21 hits … and it's barely enough as Braves end losing streak in ugly fashionA wild and ugly one Tuesday for the Braves, who blew a 10-3 lead, then rallied to score twice in the ninth, ending their four-game losing streak with a 16-14 victory over Florida.
Another notch of frustration as Braves lose in extrasAnother frustrating loss for the Braves Saturday, as Vladimir Nunez issued a walk with the bases loaded as the Nationals topped Atlanta 9-8 in 10 innings. Atlanta blew two separate four-run leads in the game. Chipper Jones had two hits, including his 20th homer, in the loss.
Double-dip of suckness: Listless Braves swept by CubsPoor pitching, a lack of offense and an overall listless effort doomed the Braves on Wednesday, Atlanta losing both ends of a day-night doubleheader to the Cubs at Turner Field to sink to 10 games below .500.
Hampton hit hard as Braves can't finish off sweep of D'BacksMike Hampton gave up six runs in the first four innings, unable to replicate the success of his last start as the Braves lost Sunday at Arizona, 6-1, ending Atlanta's three-game winning streak.
Young Charlie sparkles as Braves top D'Backs in series openerCharlie Morton delivered another strong performance, shutting out the Diamondbacks for seven innings as the Braves topped Arizona 6-4. Morton allowed just five hits, five days after pitching well in a non-decision against Milwaukee.
Morton strong, but Sabathia stronger as Braves plunge to 10 under, 10 backCharlie Morton pitched seven strong innings, but CC Sabathia held the Braves in check as Atlanta fell 4-2 to Milwaukee on Saturday at Turner Field, falling to 10 games under .500 for the first time in more than two years.
Chipper says Bobby Cox isnt to blameChipper claims Bobby Cox isnt to blame for the collapse of the Braves.
Jurrjens, McCann lead the way as Braves bash Phils in opener of critical seriesJair Jurrjens pitched three-hit ball over eight sparkling shutout innings, and Brian McCann homered twice and drove in five as the Braves opened a critical three-game series at Philadelphia with a resounding 8-2 victory.
Slow fade continues: Braves one-hit in loss to FishOne night after opening a critical road trip in impressive fashion, the Braves reverted to form, mustering just one hit (that from Chipper Jones) in a 4-0 loss at Florida. Atlanta loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth inning, but could not get a ball out of the infield.
Braves at the Break: Midseason report card anything but averageFor a team that was expected to contend for the NL East title -- and much more, in the eyes of some experts -- five games under .500 and 6 1/2 games out of first place is a major disappointment.
Braves end first half with big offensive showingBrian McCann and Brent Lillibridge had three hits each, sparking the Braves to a 12-3 victory at San Diego Sunday to enter the All-Star break with consecutive road victories for the first time since April 11-12.
Eight (extra innings) enough as Braves outlast Astros in epic fashionJust when you think you've seen it all with the Braves this season, along comes Sunday:
Same sad story: Braves fall again to Phils, tumble to six out in EastJorge Campillo gave up five runs in five innings, and the Atlanta offense struggled for the second night in a row, losing 7-3 to Philadelphia to fall six games out in the NL East and a season-worst five games under .500.
With all that's gone wrong, Braves reach midpoint still in the huntATLANTA -- The Braves reach the midpoint of the 2008 season tonight in Toronto. The fact Atlanta finds itself still in the race in the National League East is nothing short of a minor miracle, and should be reason enough for Braves' fans to be optimistic entering the second half.
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