Cox meets with players in emotional post-game scene Monday

Thanks for the memories Bobby!

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He brought many of us together through his career and service, and our city, and baseball, are better for knowing him. Thanks, Bobby, and good job to the team for a fun year.

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Thanks Bobby!!!

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Wow, thanks for the quotes. Definitely worth waiting for. I wish the Braves a great offseason & hope that they feel proud of themselves. This was truly tough to take, maybe worse than all the other ‘finishes’. Can’t wait to see next years team. Just feels like so much was unfinished this year. Man.

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Bobby: Thanks for the memories!

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Bobby, we will forever remember the so many great moments you have brought to Atlanta. Thank you for being our manager for so long. We will miss you so much.

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Goodbye, Bobby. And thanks to DOB for covering all of this. Can’t be easy when many of the players might not want to dredge up all that emotion.

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Thanks, DOB. Great article with the quotes. We’re all going to miss Bobby. I was at the game tonight and, like most of the people around me, got a little choked up at the end with everyone chanting “Bobby!”

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I’m not so sure he missed the call at second. It could have gone either way. It did look like he was pulled off the bag as he caught the ball. Umpiring is umpiring–it’s hit or miss on both sides. The Braves weren’t being targeted. You’ve got to take the umpires out of the game by performing when you need to perform. I do agree with you that instant replay is long overdue, but I wouldn’t go so far as to advocate electronic calling of balls and strikes. You might as well substitute cyborgs for the players while you’re at it.

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Go Phillies: get off this blog, and stop ragging on Cox. Give him a break and go complain somewhere else. just for once, leave us alone. Especially leave Cox alone.

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DOB, thank you for being my morning “newspaper” everyday. For the past two years you have been my middleman for the Braves. My passion for the Braves has grown over the years with the more exposure I have attained from them either via Choptalk or the website, but your blog has been my direct connect to the team and I appreciate your work, thank you from Chicago!!

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Watch what you say, young man.

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GO Phillies if you’re not so sure he missed the call then you need to be an umpire. Replay showed it CLEARLY although it’s possible on your antennae and tube TV you couldn’t see it clearly. Dolt. It’s not the players who interpret the rules. Its the umpires and the whole season through all of baseball they have sucked. I didn’t say the Braves were being targeted.

Since you are obviously a Phillies fan, I can only hope that the umpires give the Giants staff a strike zone like the one once afforded to Lavon Hernandez against the Braves. At that point I’ll say to you “you have to perform when you need to perform in order to take the umpires out of the game.” And if you say ” yes you’re right we should have swung at those pitches that were a foot outside and hit them out to the opposite field. I don’t know why Howard didn’t do that.” Or maybe if Rollins tags someone out by 3 feet and he scores the winning run to send the Giants to the WS maybe you’ll say he should have tagged him at 4 feet to “take the umpire out of the game.” I’ll still think you’re a moron but at least you’ll be consistent.

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It was sad watching it all end tonight; some of us remember Bobby in the late 1970s suffering through those awful teams before we really had a ray of light in 1980 then the strike shortened season of 1981. In reality he had laid the foundation even then for the 1982 division win. I remember even then feeling awkward watching him in a Toronto uniform. We will miss him here in Atlanta and he will always be part of this city, this team and baseball in general. No one will ever replace him – ever. As far next year, this team showed a ton of heart despite all the odds and injuries. If they can stay healthy, get a few bats, keep the pitching nucleus together over the winter, we will be back next October. The Phillies may be the team to beat these last few years but they will never match the Braves run of the 1990s and their time for getting whacked is coming- hopefully in 2011. WTG Bravos and thanks for a great season. We all shed a few tears tonight with Bobby. A legend has left the building and we are all damn proud to have been able to be part of his run here in the greatest city in the world and for the greatest team in the world

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All of your attacks prove nothing more than you are all no better than the Phillies fans that you bash. Class? Are you listening to yourselves? You call me names, say that I am bashing Bobby (or “Booby” as a lot of your contemporaries on this very board have called him) fail to accept the facts as they are (one WS win when you were obviously the better teams in the 90’s) tells me that dedication and being “a good guy” far outweighs the performance of a team in your eyes. Hey, I’m all into the emotional part of the day, but for God’s sake, recognize it for what it is–that would be that this man has hoodwinked you for years, is a proven wife-beater (that may not mean much to most of you) and is a BS artist from the word “go”. THOSE facts will probablty put most of you over the edge. So be it. Don’t mistake facts for lack of class.

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Blog police: Got vocabulary? More than two or four words maybe?

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Blog police: Apparently, you are pegged out at four words. Somehow, I’m not surprised.

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I’ve been a Braves fan for 27 years, and I’m 40 years old. Bobby has been the Braves manager for 20 of those years, half my life, and more than three quarters of the time I’ve been a fan.

Bobby truly is one of the greatest managers in baseball history. It seems surreal that it’s over. It wont hit me that he’s really no longer the manager, until probably sometime way into April next year, when I see another manager come out of the dugout, to make the pitching changes.

Bobby should be in the Hall of Fame, five years after he retires, and they should retire his number 6 next year, and not wait.

He is one of a kind. I hope he enjoys his retirement, but I will miss him greatly. His retirement is a huge loss for this orginization, and the game of baseball.

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I have been a Braves fan since 1980. That’s 30+ years. I was 9 years old. I’ll be 39 in less than 2 weeks. For most of those 30 years, I have watched Bobby Cox lead a Braves team to glory, with a lot of hope and a lot of pain along the way.

Bobby Cox will go out as the most-loved and respected manager of all time. His players, all of them, from every era of this team, will make sure of that. I would bet that anyone who ever played for Bobby will tell you that he was the best manager they every played for.

That said, Go Phillies, please show some class. You can take your crappy comments now to San Francisco’s blog, but today, this is OUR time to remember the man who changed the face of Atlanta and the face of baseball. When the Phillies have a manager that stays for 20 years and made the impact that Bobby has, well, maybe then you will have something to come on here and brag about. For now, get the hell off our blog and don’t come back here until next season.

Thank you, Bobby Cox, for a lifetime of memories! It’s been fun!

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The reaction of the Giants was one of the classiest displays I have seen in 45 years of watching MLB. It was not only testimony to the character of the Giants, but testimony to the impact of Bobby Cox on MLB as well.

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Go Phillies??? Im confused. Really wanna know why do you choose to come on this blog, on this night and disrespect a man that means a lot to us even if he doesnt mean anything to you. If he doesnt, That’s fine and we dont care because you have that right. But, for you to come on this blog, on this night and kick us when we are down because we lost the series and we are losing a hall of fame manager, regardless of what you think about him, I think is not only ignorant but like the previous guy said, it’s classless. But, then again it’s Philly!! I mean it doesnt surprise me. Meet me back here if the phillies lose. So i can rub salt on your wounds within 30 minutes of defeat stupid!!!!!

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I can’t imagine the Braves without you Bobby. Thank you for all the memories.

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I do feel this may have been Bobby’s greatest coachong moment. He can leave with his head held high with his last team. Great pitching, no hitting and lackluster fielding ended his career. They are some players on this team that should think twice when it comes salary negotian time. Most of you let a great manager,man down when he supported you the most

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Question – For those who can’t imaine the Braves without Bobby ‘managing’ in 2011. Would you welcome Bobby back as your skipper if he – like if changed his mind – wanted to come back in 2011?

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Bobby, thanks for all you have done for the Braves and for Braves fans!

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Bobby….you’re spoiled us with your professionalism and style….you’re a class act through and through…we were blessed to walk this earth at the same time as you.

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Bobby — True fans everywhere will miss you greatly. Take care.

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I don’t know if the city will give Bobby the keys to the city… but he already has the keys to all Atlanta Brave fan’s hearts!

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Go phillies – GO TO HELL!

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I’m a Phillies fan first, but a fan of the game itself as well. As such, I can’t help but have tons of respect and admiration for Bobby and his tremendous career. You Braves fans had it good for a long time. Congrats Bobby and best of luck in retirement.

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It was time for Cox to go, but it is hard to see it end. The Braves will go on, but it will never quite be the same. People can criticize him, but he brought Atlanta a World Series title, 4 NL pennants, and 8 straight NLCS appearances. And he built the team that he managed in the 90’s. Glad he didn’t get ejected in the last one. Still remember Bream Cabrera winning the game for us 18 Octobers ago; I think that was better than winning the WS. Seems like since the World Series championship, I have watched the Braves more out of nostalga, wanting to relive those early 90’s moments. Those of us who suffered through the Nixon (manager) years, hoping against hope, will remember what he did. Happy trails, Bobby.

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Now I will have a lot more time to slap around my wife. No wonder she did not want me to retire.

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Thanks Bobby!! You will truely be missed!!

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A Class Act for over 25 years. I will always remember him as the best Brave ever. A leader by example. Very few people can ever actually claim to be “Well-Loved”, by an entire town. Others say it about someone else, but few can say it about themselves. Bobby Cox CAN! HE HAS EARNED IT! Thanks Bobby. You will be loved and missed for a long time.

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@Marie: You’re NOT welcomed on this blog. Your comments were ill-timed and inappropriate. You are not a true baseball fan. Do not ever come back to this blog. Stick with your team’s blogs.

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[...] a memorable season and a memorable final game. >> ‘Not a dry eye in the place’ – Cox addresses players after the game. >> Mark Bradley: A great ride ends for Bobby and his fans. Column. >> Game story | [...]

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Agonizing weekend of sports. Of course, I would have preferred the Braves were headed west today for game 5. But, that did not happen. They gave it all, and Bobby was there cheering them on till the end. Nice guys do win in the end. Just not the obvious ways sometimes.

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How long would Bobby have lasted in NY or LA?? The fans and media would have been all over him 15 years ago, he had the best staff for 10 plus years and could only get it done once. WOW! The ATL Media are such softies….

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Bobby Cox IS the Braves. What wonderful memories, but time moves on. Good luck Bobby and thank you for EVERYTHING! We Love you!

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Exhausted from being at the game last night…..certainly wasn’t hoping that it would be
Bobby’s last. We had hope right up til the last batter in the bottom of the ninth….I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. Thanks, Bobby, for everything. It’s been some ride.

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Tami (7:56 am) Great blog!

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There are those who detract Bobby for not winning more World Series. Let me tell you something, Bobby Cox is a CLASS human being who happened to be a baseball manager. Thank you, Bobby, for your years with the Braves. Enjoy retirement because you’ve earned it! Thanks for touching so many lives!

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Class act Bobby. Go Phillies and those of his ilk could learn alot from you.

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Now that Bobby has sailed into the sunset, does anyone think Chipper announces his retirement within the next few weeks? I just think that maybe the second blown ACL might have done him in, but that he didn’t want to steal or even share the spotlight with Bobby.

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Thanks Bobby for all the memories and for all the years…14 Division titles is a feat that will never be equaled and this year may have been your best as a manager. I thank you for the class and quality of the teams you brought us and for your quite leadership. May the Lord love you Bobby Cox the city of Atlanta certainly does!

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The man is a Legend!

After the game my wife ask me if I was Ok and I had to choke up and say yeah knowing I wasn’t….As a baseball player who never played for the man but knew he was what ball players need as a manager to succeed, I hope Atlanta knows what just left the building.

Now the kinda funny and weird part, I dreamed me and Bobby were driving together in a Jeep and he drove off a bridge into a river and were sinking in the car under water and neither of us tried to get out………then I woke up.

What the hell was that about? Oh well, I dreamed the Braves won the World Series too recently….

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I cannot thank the Braves organization enough for supporting Bobby Cox all these years.He is the best of the best and a truly class act. People like Bobby Cox,Furman Bisher,and Dale Murphy only come around just a few times in life. Thanks for the memories!

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Nice write up David.

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Go Phillies: I’ve got alot of words, unlike some, but I certainly won’t waste all of them on you. I will say that you are a worthless, disrespectful piece of crap for coming on here spouting your negativity on a blog that has nothing to do with you. This one is for fans of the Braves and of Bobby Cox. I think most of Atlanta would join me in saying “Go home you cold-hearted Yankee piece of crap!!”

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Dave- any rumors who may fill the shoes? I wish Bobby well. It has been great watching over the years- we have been spoiled for so many years with our Braves so it stings even more- I WILL NOT PULL for any Philly TEAM- it is so amazing to hear the rudeness of alot of Philly fans I know-but they all call it here in Philly- PASSION- well maybe the Falcons will open a can up on the Eagles this weekend while the Giants are raking on the SILLIES!!!!!!

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Nick Dima after the first 5 no fan support?? Really all those games my family and I attended for all those years must not count in your feeble mind. What hurts Nicky is fools like you who don’t really get this whole Braves thing making comments…your living proof that just because you can blog doesn’t mean you should blog. Have a great life hopefully in Philly or Baltimore one of those northern towns where bad folks go when they die..oh and yeah you got slammed for voicing your opinion…deal with it. .

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In May 1995, police were called to the home of Bobby and Pamela Cox in northwest Atlanta, Georgia. Pamela Cox told the police that her husband struck her. Bobby Cox was charged under Georgia’s Domestic Violence Act with simple battery. He was accused of punching his wife and pulling her hair. In a court settlement, Pamela Cox was instructed by the judge to attend a battered women’s program and Bobby Cox was told to complete violence counseling and an alcohol evaluation.

Yeah….what CLASS. How many playoff appearances by the Braves and ONE World Series victory? I guess Bobby Cox was good enough to make the playoffs just not good enough win the WS more than a single time in what 15 playoff appearances?!?!? Even the worst coach can back into a WS victory with that many chances. OVERRATED!

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well, its time for the train to ride out and take bobby to retirement. i will miss him and hope his retirement treats him well. looking forward to the offseason though. BRAVES WILL SIGN FREDI GONZALEZ AS MANAGER. AND THEN YOU WILL SEE CHANGES THAT WILL AFFECT THIS TEAM. MORE SPEED, MORE HUSTLE, A PROVEN RUN PRODUCER. FREDI WILL TAKE THIS TEAM AND TURN IT INTO A SERIOUS OFFENSIVE THREAT. HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE THE BRAVES IN THE PLAYOFFS AGAIN NEXT YEAR. THE PITCHING WAS GOOD, NEED TO SHORE UP THE DEFENSE, AND GET SOME BATS THAT CAN PRODUCE CONSISTANTLY. GOODBYE BOBBY YOU WILL BE MISSED, GO 2011 BRAVES!!!!

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@ Go Phillies, It is my humble opinion that you have a small member. A small mind as well. Go Giants, send the classless Phils home in 4 games please.

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Simply the best! I wish he’d reconsider retirement.

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i grew up watching the braves. I just recently went to my first braves game this yr on father’s day and I had a ball. bobby cox means so much to this organization and i will miss him terribly. thank you for 25 yrs of managing the braves, the ejections and all, lol. i am really choked up myself. the braves had a lot of strikes against them this yr and I think they had a great run!

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@ Too Funny- it is amazing how alot of folks only remember the run of the Braves but forget all those down years prior to the run- that is why we were spolied. I tell alot of philly fans here- funny I don’t recall you supporting your team when they were at the VET- now all people are Philly fans around here- the window for these guys will close soon- wait and see- It would be nice if Fredi is signed as Manager and the first player signed for him is EX- PHILLY Jason Werth to patrol center field- I hope it is Fredi as I think he will bring something to this team

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Go Phillies finally went to bed. I need to write and thank his Mommy for making him turn off the computer. We’ll just put your thoughts over in the “com-post” pile.

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All you idiots saying Bobby Cox was overrated on here are losers. Y’all are just trying to anger Braves fans. If you truly feel Cox was overrated you don’t know squat. Trust me I have been kicked out of more games than you losers have ever played in. Get a life idiots.

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I have been an Atlanta baseball fan since the beginning of time……………so it seems. All the way back to the Atlanta Crackers team. And all through the years of futility that seemed to never end. Then, the light at the end of the tunnel appeared. After so many years in the sewer, so many great moments to remember with Mr. Cox and all of the players during these great years. Last night was so fitting (even after a loss) for a great franchise. Mr. Cox, please do have a grand time riding off into the sunset.

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Uhh Tami I believe Marie was talking to a Phillies fan that was bagging on Bobby and the Braves. Reread the post and see what you think. The dolt posted at 1:45, 2:07, 2:26, 2:57, 3:04, and 3:11AM. Now go get your panties un-wadded and settle down.

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DOB,

Would love to get an article/blog out as to which players on the 2010 roster that you think will not be with us in 2011 and who you think will or might fill them.

For example, assuming Chipper makes it back it looks like we will have Chipper at third, Prado at second and McCann behind the plate however, am I correct in assuming we will have a new shortstop and firstbaseman?

As you look to the outfield it is my understanding we will/should only see Heyward and Mcclouth (unless traded) back next year and Melky and Diaz should be nontendered and Ankiel is a free agent. I think Hinske also needs to be signed immediately as he is too good off the bench and to important in the clubhouse. As for the bullpen I see only losing Wagner , Saito and Farnsworth.

Anyway , I’m still to emotional right now however, need something to look forward to in my misery.

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Bobbi,
I have very fond memories of you as the best skip in the business. The most greatest memory is wach the 1992 series with my father and I(my father has since passed away in 2007). And to have the city embrace our team that year was amazing. I never though a “chop” would turn this town upside down.
You Brought my father and I closer together the day Sid Bream slide in home plate againt the pirates..to have that memory will always be in my heart and mind..thank you for the greatest gift of all..family

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Thanks Bobby!

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As a lifelong Braves fan who nearly jumped off the upper deck when Hinske hit that homer then had his heart broken yet again by Bobby’s bad decision, I will miss him.

He’s been the Braves manager for my whole life, every game I’ve ever been to (with the exception of a couple of Russ Nixon’s) has been his to steer.

No matter how many times he broke my heart, he would always find a way to put it back together again.

I’ll miss you Bobby!

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Oops… T-Ball not tea ball. Or, maybe that’s the southern way to spell it.

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We were so lucky to have you.

Thanks Bobby!

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Yeah I remember the 80’s hell I remember the 70’s I got to the ATL in 1964..so when I tell you that Bobby Cox IMHO is the best manager to ever lead the Braves you don’t have to agree just know I’ve seen ALL of them.

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Thanks for the ride, Bobby! It was bumpy at times, but well worth it!

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I miss you already, please tell the Braves on your way out to fire Terry Pendleton, I know we were banged up but he is useless.

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It is very obvious that almost all the bloggers never followed the Braves prior to 1991 and know little about the history of the Atlanta Braves. Those of us that have followed the Braves since they moved to Atlanta in 1966 are fully aware that the 1969 team is the only contending team we’ve had that was not built by and/or managed by Bobby Cox. Even the 1982 team managed by Torre was built by Bill Lucas & Cox, as Torre himself has pointed out. Those of you who are glad Cox is gone, just like kids who move away from home for the 1st time, will soon realize just how good we had it. Those of us who followed the Braves since 1966 say welcome back to the days of managers like Eddie Mathews, Clyde King, Dave Bristol, Eddie Haas, Chuck Tanner, and Russ Nixon. Welcome back to 16 game losing streaks, 90 – 100 loss seasons, empty stands, and Atlanta being considered baseball’s hades. Soon you will all long for the days of Bobby Cox.

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As Tom Hanks said, “There is no crying in baseball”. But, this wasn’t baseball, this was the end of the road for one of the best managers in the history of baseball. I, like many other fans in ‘Braves Country’ will eventually get over the loss of Bobby, then we can reflect back on what an absolutely incredible ride he has taken on these last 20 summers. Thanks for the memories Bobby. See you in Cooperstown.

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MikeR

I’m positive the Braves will not lose 90-100 games next year or years after. Too much young talent!!!!

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Thanks Mr. Cox for some wonderful memories. I learned the details of the game as a young med tech working the evening shift at Grady during the 80’s, and listening to the games on the radio,and remember you from the Expos. By the early 90’s, I had gone to medical school in MI, and returned to GA as a resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. From Sid Bream’s heroics, being at some of the playoff games, watching the fire at the old stadium one July, and standing on the balcony of Grady’s 16th Floor to watch the old stadium come down with other Grady staff and doctors, I have truly fond memories.Thank you for being there during my growing up years and beyond, and teaching us all how to someday retire with class and dignity.

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This baseball is making me sick more often then ever. Umpiring crew had lots of questioning calls and it seems like all those calls went against Braves and hitters’ strik and ball zone were messed up. A call in second base last night could EASILY be out but ruled Infante was pulled out. Well they why Paul didn’t rule Alex hit in game 3 the same way when Bobby was thrown out? That call in second base made a winning run AGAIN. This city is cussed with baseball god. Lets run a spritual drum rally around Turner field to make baseball god HAPPY.

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Players all across the league have said if they could play for anyone, it’d be Bobby. I’ll miss ya!

Hope the Giants win it all this year.

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Your all i’ve ever know Bobby Cox! Im going to miss you,the atl.braves just wont be the same without you!

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As a New York Mets fan, writing from New York, I want to tell Braves fans that you will never know how lucky you are to have had such a great man as Bobby Cox as your manager for so many years. Bobby’s Braves beat our Mets year after year, and he was always the true professional who led his team with tenacity and guts. He always came out of that dugout to support his men when a wrong call went against them, with no concern for himself. He never cried foul after a tough loss, but just went out next day or the next season to win again. True class. You don’t know how much we wish we could have had him as our manager. Good luck, Bobby, we’ll miss you in New York too.

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This was such a special year. Everyone played thier hearts out and I am so proud to be a Braves fan. The future is bright. Spring will be here before we know it. We will miss you Bobby! You were the absolute best.

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I hope all you Bobby bashers are happy now. He’s gone. Now crawl back under your rock…..

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Watching the Braves will never be the same without #6 in the dugout. He was the manager that I’m sure all players in the bigs would have loved to have played for. All the admiration and respect he has been shown these last few days is well deserved. Whoever takes his place has some awfully big shoes to fill.

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Thanks Bobby, you are the only manager I have known in my 20 years as a Braves fan. I for one don’t care about not having more than 1 championship, the fact that you were the best team in the division for 162 games 15 times says volumes about how good you actually were. I enjoyed destroying the Muts and Phags every year, over and over and over and over. Basically I knew when I cam to the ballpark we had a 75% chance to beat whoever we played and I got to enjoy a ton of wins, repeated Mut/Phag fan frustration, the greatest world series of all time (1991) after going worst to first, a world series win in ‘95, and a lot of awesome memories my entire life as a Braves fan. I can tell you for sure, I am proud to have been a Braves fan during this man’s tenure, I wouldn’t have rather been a fan of any other team. Thank you for everything Bobby, enjoy your retirement and trip to Cooperstown.

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Stu B, you are exempt from my “Mut” reference.

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You can’t blame Phillies Fan for being the way he is. I’d be mad all the time too if I had to live in that craphole of a city. 20 championships can’t erase that fact.

THANK YOU TO BOBBY COX
FROM 1991 TO 2010, YOU DID IT THE RIGHT WAY
WHAT A GREAT RUN

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Totally teared up reading this… and watching the fans give Bobby a standing ovation after last night’s game. The Braves won’t be the same without him, that’s for sure. 25 years as manager — those are going to be some hard shoes to fill. Go Braves!

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Bobby it has been fun….. we all have had plenty opportunities to second guess you but none of us have had to put together and hold together a team…….. I am glad you were able to walk away on your turns….. saddend to know the last memory I will have of you in a baseball uniform was a tough loss…. after back to back losses that should have been wins you still cared more for the guys that let you down with poor defense than about how you felt…….. The greatest offseason hole to plug will always be known as bobby’s job enjoy

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And with Bobby’s departure, the last bit of baseball from my childhood is gone. Things just won’t be the same next year.

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Bobby is a player’s manager, that’s why he is so loved by them. He did well with what he had but he is too loyal sometimes.

That being said you have to play the hand your dealt. Who dealt that hand? Frank Wren. The players he brought in proved to be next to worthless. Gonzo, Lee, Ankiel, Farnsworth, Cabrera , all of them were essentially worthless this year.

Don’t argue the fact that Ankiel hit a HR two nights ago makes the trade for him a good one. Those players’ body of work while they were here were terrible.

The best you can get for a promising young SS (Escobar) is an aged player whose already hit his career high in HR?

NOt sure what Bobby was really supposed to do with that batch of bums.

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God Bless You Bobby! We’ll never forget you.
Now go have an awesome retirement. You deserve it!!
We’ll see you next time we take our kids to Cooperstown~

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to all those who criticize bobby and the braves because of the lone “one championship” – how truly ignorant. there is no way anyone can plausibly justify or define greatness and talent in the game of baseball with the number of rings you have. luck has played a huge role in some very big games for other teams, as well as some very deep pockets. but the braves have consistently been there (with the exception of the last 5 seasons). that is talent. we were world series contenders earlier in the season but the injuries just caught up to us – it’s that simple. yet they continued to grind and got into the playoffs. i don’t think any other team in baseball has EVER accomplished what they have given their means.

my heart truly aches because we have lost such a legendary manager, coach, and person. i can’t fathom baseball without you – but knowing you will still be tied to the organization gives me much solace! another ring would have been nice, but you were on top of the world last night, the way you went out. and that’s how we will always remember you. absolute perfection.

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I’d like to see Joe Torre come back. Anybody with me on that?

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One thing from last night’s game (haven’t read all the blog entries yet) – has anyone commented on the fact that Gonzalez didn’t run out the ball that Renteria dropped? If he had, it would have been 1st and 2nd, one out. Big difference. I wouldn’t mind seeing Gonzalez gone. He’s a bit of a head case out there. Also, Nate McLouth. Great guy. Needs to be on another team even if it means eating contract. He subtracts from the effectiveness of the team, so paying to get rid of him is not such a bad thing.

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1 – 15 !!!!

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Toughest 24 hours since I lost my grandfather in ‘93. He, too, loved Bobby.

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It’s okay to be a fan for the team that you choose, and to root for them as enthusiastically as possible. I’ve never been a fan of the Giants but I felt a bit of admiration for their manager and players as they took time to pause during their celebration and recognize the respect and love Atlanta fans have for Bobby Cox. That was class. But to go on a rival team’s blog the night after something like this to try to stir up people’s already painful emotions is low brow, no-class display no matter if the Phillies win this year’s World Series or not.

Let me remind you of something; things eventually, inevitably change. It may be next year, or five more years before the Braves or some other NL East team dethrones the Phillies. Or they may not even GET to the World Series THIS year; it’s why they play the games. The Phillies are a great team and their city should be proud of them for turning a culture not unlike Braves fans experienced during the 1980s around. But I would never go on YOUR blog boards to “rub it in” if all of that success suddenly ended or if one of your future Hall-of -Famers was leaving to criticize whatever faults or flaws they may have had.

Just remember the Saints fans who were trolling the Falcons boards here a year ago. They aren’t trolling so much now, are they? The same will happen with you, so-called “fans” of the Phillies who are trying to twist the knife here right now. Eventually, inevitably.

Thanks, Bobby Cox!!!! And GO BRAVES!!!!!!!

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First–to that “go Phillies” guy–did you really stay up till after 3am to get on here and trash Bobby Cox? This guy is going to the hall of fame–no question –first ballot. Can’t you even have the common decency to let the Braves fans mourn our loss for a few hours? This town loves Bobby and always will…get a life and get the hate out of your heart. Just like a Philly fan to rub it in…typical loud mouth…

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To ‘AlforATL’ at 10:31 am, Gonzo stopped running when it appeared that Renteria caught the line drive, then ran after he realized he dropped it. I can’t fault him for that. Although Gonzo looks like he doesn’t seem to get a lot of love here in the forums, he was about the only Braves player who showed emotion when he didn’t get a hit.

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@tim: I’d rather he show emotion *after* he gets a hit. Oh wait, that doesn’t happen. I’m still ticked about the trade, too. I liked Yunel.

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Ed Zachary……and I’d like to take a poop in your shoes!

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Look – Bobby Cox deserves to be Manager of the Year for what he did with this years team. Think about it – At first, we had a thrid baseman – Third base was covered by a second baseman while for much of the late season second was filled by bench players. He lost pitchers to injuries, Chippper, Prado, Medlin…… Who am I forgetting?

I have disagreed with many of his moves and strategies or the apparent lack thereof, but this year he woke from his Five year NAP and managed.

I’ll miss the sight of Cox in the dugout but at the same time I am excited to see someone new, with fresh ideas give it a try for a while. Freddy G sounds like the front runner and after how he disciplined Ramerez (?) when he lofted. maybe this team needs a little less of a “player’s manager” and more of a hard ass for a while. Very young club and I’m not sure Bobby related to them youngsters.

Good Luck Bobby in everything you do and enjoy that cruise in April.

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I moved here 31 years ago and Bobby Cox was the manager of the Braves. It took awhile, but I became a Braves fans long before they started their 14 division title streak. Though Bobby wasn’t there all those years, Bobby Cox has been the Braves to me for all those years. I don’t know if I will be the same Braves fans next year as I have been for the past 31.

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BLUE JAYS!!!!

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It was time for the very over rated manager to retire. Cox alone will loose 20-30 games per year with bad decisions. The best thing about his retirement is that maybe we can get TP out of the braves camp.

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Peppino-you have been added to the losers roster. You couldn’t find second base with a nav on your glove. Ever since you were cut from the JV team you have had an ax to grind. Get a life pal.

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Hey Danbo-TP can still hit pitches that would leave you frozen like Medusa’s prey. Stick to your recliner and your wine spritzers.

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By the way all of you experts, Paul Emmel lost it for the Braves with that pathetic call at second in Game 1 and his rediculous strike zone in Game 3. And for the record I umpire GHSA nd D2 college ball. No excuse for his terrible eyes.

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Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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i didn’t know championships were about the deepest pockets and who could buy one. you clearly don’t know a thing about baseball.

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Go Phillies let me be the first to say it….We don’t get a sh%% how you do it in Philly GTFH…you complete tool!

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bobby cox will be so missed — braves baseball will not be the same — thankfully chipper will be coming back — which makes it a bit easier for me anyway –

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You da man, Bobby. The Braves would be nowhere close to the franchise they are today without you. We’ll miss you … enjoy retirement – you deserve it!

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lee and yet all those baseball folks that will vote on the Hall of Fame will elect Bobby Cox the minute he is eligible…so much for his years and years of bad calls etc.In your mind how do you square that with your world view you big ol’ baseball expert you??

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Bobby Cox led (put together) the Braves to the most magical year that any Braves fan could have imagined in 1991. For most of us in our 30s, we remember Dale Murphy and not much else when it came to Braves Baseball. Cox had many faults but, no one will ever come close to being a leader of professional athletes like him. Can you imagine Coaches in other professional sports being given a standing ovation after the last game by the opposing team? I have lived and died with many Braves postseason runs. I truly feel that he got everything that he could out of a patched-together roster of young talent and well-travelled vets. Fourteen consecutive will never be matched in pro sports. Thanks for allowing me to have the joy of being a Braves fan! Enjoy life, Bobby!

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I will be supporting the Giants because of the classy act that they showed last night. I have and always will be a Braves fan. Yes, i fired Bobby several times but always rehired him. As far as the Phillies, go they are from the North and don’t know any better than to be rude, So go Phillies can take some lessons from the Braves fans and Giants. Let’s go Giants and let’s go Rays.

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wow after reading that i will have to clean my damn monitor to get all the tear stain off…..Great job boys!! Go Braves

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Great Blog Carroll. I am sure you deserve the accolades the bloggers are giving DOB

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Wish the ending could have been better, but this was a fun team to watch everyday and Bobby (as typically the case) was grate to watch MANAGE them day to day…

Bobby Cox is one of the greatest day to day managers in MLB…

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Our worst-to-first year in ‘91 was when I became hooked on Braves baseball, and have been along for the Bobby RIde every year since. They’ve always made me proud, win or lose. It’s HOW they did it that makes the city proud.

As sad as I feel for Braves Country, having to do without the Skipper next year, I feel very sad for Bobby. He’ll be the one making the huge change in his life, trying to fill that gaping day-to-day void. Let’s hope he stays busy – in the background – of the Braves universe, advising, consulting, kibbitzing, and yes, writing a memoir.

Looks like spring training will belong totally to our new manager – Bobby and Pam will be on their cruise.

Bobby, thanks for EVERYTHING you’ve done for the team, the city and your fans. It’s been dedication to a team and it’s players at it’s finest.

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Thanks Bobby Cox. We love you and what you have done for the Braves. Because of you every Braves Fan can hold their heads high. You will be foever remembered for all of the victories but what you really were was a players coach. I thank you for that. There will be a new coach in Atlanta next year but YOU will never be replaced. Congrats on your retirement.

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sorry, that should not have been directed at Peppino, it should have been directed at Buffy!

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Those of us in Braves Country refer to him as 6. He changed the direction of what was a bad organization when he arrived 20 something years ago as the GM.

His loyalty to players is what we desire for the workforce today. His tactical moves from the dugout often left you scratching your head, and wondering, what he could have been thinking. Maybe he was out of touch, or maybe he was so far ahead of everyone else that we didn’t understand.

And it all started when he donned that hideous pin-stripped uni with the NY on the cap!

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I wish our coach had one 100th the class you do Bobby . Thanks for 25 years of great baseball. Five years and then the HOF

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Bama fan your right ,Saban talks about bama players like he is not part of the team. What a joke my son will not be playing for him after this. Thanks Bobby ,there will never be a manager who will love his players like you do.

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Nobody on the Phillies blog wants me around…..

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I had to come on here this morning to let you know that the last post from someone posing as me (Go Phillies) was, in fact, an imposter who apparently was trying to stir the pot to get you all going on me again. In passing, I understand your emotions concerning a manager you had for over 20 years and the memories you have. However, you cannot escape the fact that one World Series win against 14 straight NLCS appearances should really be considered underachieving, especially with the overwhelming talent you had in the 90’s. That is all I am saying and have said. As for class, have you all read some of the more classy posts directed at me? Kind of hypocritical, wouldn’t you say? You talk about class, but dismiss the fact that the person (Bobby Cox) you are propping up as “classy” is anything but that to his wife. Before you start throwing out who’s classy and who has no class, you might try thinking with your brains instead of your emotions. As reported in May 1995, “police were called to the home of Bobby and Pamela Cox in northwest Atlanta, Georgia. Pamela Cox told the police that her husband struck her. Bobby Cox was charged under Georgia’s Domestic Violence Act with simple battery. He was accused of punching his wife and pulling her hair. In a court settlement, Pamela Cox was instructed by the judge to attend a battered women’s program and Bobby Cox was told to complete violence counseling and an alcohol evaluation.” Yes, it takes a real man and real “class” to punch your wife in the face and pull her hair. Now, I’ll leave you all to your misery and delusions about how classy and accomplished the great Bobby Cox was.

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I could not believe my eyes when I saw the ballpark with at least 15,000 empty seats. What kind of baseball town is Atlanta when a playoff game of such incredible importance draws such a small crowd? I don’t think San Francisco has 15,000 empty seats for the whole season.

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The ownership of the Braves did not deserve Bobby Cox. They made him and Frank Wren try to win with re-treads, utility players, career minor leaguers and a few pros (too few). The shame of it is that the “thinkers” in Denver will believe that the Braves can pull a repeat next year without reaching out for more pros.

That leaves a decision on Chipper up to local leadership to get him to retire and free up the money he would have been paid to bring in a real player or two.

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You are correct….douche bag!

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Go Phillies – you’re a clown.

Those Braves teams everyone thinks should have won all these titles…most of them were 80 win teams under other managers. Bobby got more out of less than any manager ever. Smoltz was the only power (playoff) pitcher on the roster for most of them. Glavine and Maddux didn’t get their 2 inches on the outside in the playoffs. And there has never, ever, ever, been a offense here that even pretended to compete with what the Yankees do, or the stinking Phillies have now. You had Chipper, and a mix and match bunch of decent players around him the whole time.

Losers like you Go Phillies think that just because you’re a fan of a club that will buy championships that you know anything about the game. Fact is, all but a couple of Bobby’s playoff teams were teams that got their on heart and determination and playing way over their heads to even make the playoffs.

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Now THAT! was well put !!! hahahahahah

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Time–you are the clown, and very uninformed if you think that we “bought” all of that talent. Our core group is home grown. Halladay and Oswalt were picked up via TRADE, not bought. Werth came cheap due to previous injury, Victorino was a rule 5 pick up. Polanco was not expensive and neither was Ibanez. GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. You lose credibility when you misrepresent the facts.

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braves–yep, he was able to put together more than four words, unlike you, in response.
4 Jacks–another “classy” comment. And, for your information, men don’t “douche” unlike you outhouse wizards down south. Yes, I can sink into the same level of “classiness” as you rednecks coming out of the woodwork.

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good reponse jack-hole!!!!

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braves–I was responding to your previous question, you idiot.

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Go Phillies first wife beaters never stop beating their wives on their own, the wives either leave, get killed or the man goes to jail..Bobby and his wife are still together..truth is his wife was a mean drunk he is not even in her weight class. The incident has never been repeated read into it what you will but then your a tool and a fool.

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read back, 3rd grade, I only asked one question,….”So what does that say for the eagles hiring Vick….hhhmmmmmmm…” and you answered “braves–yep, he was able to put together more than four words, unlike you, in response.”if you’re talking about this “Now THAT! was well put !!! hahahahahah” that was a statement, not a question. For someone who acts so smart, you sure are stupid….I guess all yankees are like you…

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@ Jason,

He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.

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For Bobby, 1 world championship in 15 years of playoffs. Is it really that bad? It sounds bad, but statistically….

His first four playoff years, four teams made the playoffs each year. He won zero world championships. Statistically, he should have won one. He would have if not for Lonnie Smith.

In his last 12 playoff years, eight teams made the playoffs each year. Statistically, he should have won 1.5 world championships in that period. Or, putting it another way, either 1 or 2 world championships. He won one. Not too far off the expectation. If not for the Dye/Grissom misfortune in the outfield and a blown 6-0 lead in the ‘96 series, he wins two.

In the wild-card era, he won 10 post-season series and lost 11, a near .500 record. .500 would be the statistical expectation.

His post season performance is an argument that will go on forever with no clear conclusion. What cannot be argued is 14 straight division titles. That’s pretty much incomprehensible. Great job, Bobby. Especially 2004, 2005, and 2010 when our roster seriously overachieved to even make the playoffs. We’ll miss you.

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@ Jason, No, it’s not okay. But it’s also between Bobby and Pam Cox and doesn’t involve you or me. And if his wife could forgive him, then why do trolls have to bring this up the day after he retires and almost twenty years after the fact? Hmmm? Leave him (and the rest of us) alone, please.

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I was at the game last night and didn’t get choked up when Bobby came out to chants after the game. I did not get choked up by the fact that the Braves season had come to an end.

I literally shed tears upon reading some of the guys’ quotes in this article, especially Conrad.

Can’t remember the last time I literally cried. Powerful stuff.

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Do you get a “pennant” for winning the wildcard? Are they gonna put up another pennant at the field for this wild card win? I’m not trying to be smart, I just don’t know.

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Phillies fans are the worst. Little wonder, they live in the worst city in America. Booing Santa Claus. They will turn on their own players in a heartbeat. Booing Rolens when he only wanted to win while there. The Phillies suck. I would never be associated with such filth.

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extremus–last time I looked, you weren’t the owner of these boards. So, I don’t need to be “welcomed” by you or anyone. All of you keep your heads in the sand and keep propping up the “classy” Mr. Cox. You can wallow in your delusion all you want, but you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.

And, to TJR, you are the proverbial milk toast Philly fan that feels the need to suck up to the opposition. Must have been tough for you in the hard knock schools of Philly where I grew up, eh? You were probably picked on your entire life.

And, to “braves”, you typify the ignorant inbred redneck. Get a clue, moron, and keep on douchin’ you ‘tard.

Now, I’m done with you losers. Unlike your team, my Phillies just swept what was supposed to be an offensive juggernaut in the Reds and we’re now going to tame the Giants and their “massive” hitting machine. LOL. By the way, most managers would have never trotted out “Brooksy” Conrad after the first couple of errors, let alone his fifth or sixth. Just sayin’.

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Phillies are a great team, but I don’t wish them any luck in the playoffs. I hate Philly sports. Go GIANTS in both senses of the word (actual NYG fan)

The Phillies had their injuries at the right time of year (if there ever is a right time of year to suffer through injuries) and fought through it. They got all their important guys back at just the right time and were at full power in the playoffs.

Braves, on the other hand, had the wheels come off at the absolute WORST time, and there was little hope from me after losing Chipper, Prado, Medlen, Jurrjens and Wagner that the Braves would make it to the NLCS or beyond. Frankly I’m surprised they made the playoffs after such devastating injuries late in the season.

A good season, derailed by misfortune. This team could’ve really accomplished something had it all held together.

That said, congratulations San Fran. Go get ‘em. We’ll be back.

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TJR–Only a true milk toast would know how to spell the word. Thanks for proving my point about you. And, I doubt that you are really a true Phillie’s fan. They haven’t all morphed into mama’s boys have they?

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Jeff, actually it’s one Phillies fan and one drunken south philly neanderthal fighting each other. I’ll leave it you to decide which is which.

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TJR–you wouldn’t last 5 minutes in South Philly. But, you’re wrong about me. I grew up on the Main Line. And, I don’t drink. Nice try.

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Thank you, Bobby Cox, for a wonderful year. Also, thanks for a wonderful career. Eventhough I didn’t agree with all of your managerial moves, I still consider you a legend.

God bless and take care…

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Booby, GTFO and SFTU. Your 15 minutes of fame are over.

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Thank you Bobby Cox for the many years you spent in Atlanta.

I just don’t feel safe or secure going forward without Bobby. I always knew that as he skippered the team all would be well. Now, I don’t know anymore. Will the new manager treat our players right and fair?
Will the new manager take care of them and not let the corporation best them out of things. Will this organization still be professsional or will it go down too? I am not comfortable going forward without Bobby.

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thanks bobby !!

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This was a very special ball club who gave us all they could. I’m proud of them making it this far, even practically limping into the postseason. I haven’t been this proud to be a Braves fan since the 95 World Series. Happy retirement, Bobby! Thanks for the memories.

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Carroll thanks for letting us share Bobby’s final moments in uniform and his goodbyes to his players and the fans. The quotes released a floodgate of tears that would not come as I left The Ted last night.

Though we had lost and our season ended on that field, what happened next made that seem trivial. As the giants began to come onto the field to begin their celebration, a chant rose up from every corner of the stadium, “Bobby, Bobby, Bobby” and a painful loss suddenly morphed into a tribute to a beloved man. He came out of the dugout and tipped his hat to the ecstatic crowd and even the Giants were swept away by the moment and joined in to salute him. As I left for the last time this season, I felt little sadness, though an errant tear or two did escape my eyes. No, I was just proud and humbled to have been there, in person, to witness the closing of a great chapter in the history of Braves baseball.

Bobby, may God bless you and Pam in your retirement years and may they be filled with happiness and enjoyment. You’ve both earned it.

I will miss you Bobby.

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and thanks to Carroll!!!!!! I failed to read the heading before posting. Great work!!

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Let’s face it – Bobby was a 2nd string manager (after Joe Torre – a true Brave from WAY back!). Sure, Bobby is a terrific human being – loyal to his players, patient (to a fault) but he shoulda retired about 2 seasons ago, before senility began to seriously cloud his judgment.

Look at all the miserable failures during the playoff: OK – too many to list! Errors galore! Lack of total commitment to make crucial plays. Has-beens galore: Glaus, Lee………etc.

The Braves of 2011 will have a brand new look – they had better, for the sake of the Franchise.

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All oft he Cox haters on here remind me once again of why I would prefer to be a sports fan here rather than LA or NY or PHilly, if indeed a guy like Bobby would not last in a town like that. Bobby has more class in his pinky finger that some of the posters to this blog.

He may have only won a single World Series, but to think of how many of his teams made it to the postseason under his management is simply astonishing. To actually believe that he is not one of the greatest managers in baseball history is to be beyond ignorant . . . it’s stupid. And as Ron White says, you cannot fix stupid.

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Congrats Bravos for a well played season. I am excited about the future of the team. I believe we can finally break the curse of the series of playoff losses that have amassed over the last 15 years and get a manger that can finally win in the playoffs! Get some good personal trainers and let’s stay healthy and have a great upcoming season. Thanks Braves you gave me many highs and lows this year as well as new usage of some old curse words that have stored away..

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You gotta know when to fold ‘em – Bobby kept holding ‘em about 2 years too long! It just takes some of the shine off a brilliant career.

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Thanks Bobby and all the 2010 Braves for a great year!

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Long time reader here, never have engaged in the conversations until now though. I’ve been a Braves fan since around 1980. I became a hooked Braves fan following the ‘82 season when TBS put together the documentary titled “It’s a long way to October”.

After reading a few posts on the blog tonight, I decided to chime in with my 2 cents worth. To any and all Phillies fans who are on here tonight making ANY derogatory remarks toward Bobby or any member of the Braves organization is 100% classless. While, yes, you have the ‘right’ to be here and to speak as much as anyone else, that comment sounds rather familiar to another sensitive topic that has been a national headline the past couple of months. The Muslim Imam in NYC has the ‘right’ to build the mosque near Ground Zero. Nobody disputes that. However, it isn’t the right that anyone who opposes it (which is by far the majority) dispute it. It’s the sensitivity of the matter.

Tonight has nothing to do with anything concerning the Phillies. Heck, I’ve yelled countless times at my tv while watching games over a lot of Bobby’s moves throughout the years. But, tonight is about giving the man the honor and respect for his career. Is he a God? No, not even close. He’s a human being who has made a ton of mistakes (as we all have).

Regardless of how many World Series folks say he should’ve won, regardless of whether he was programmed to be a great manager over 162 game season instead of in the shorter postseason, there was a reason players all around the league say they would love to play for him.

I don’t recall ever hearing (or reading) an interview of any newly acquired Atlanta Braves player who didn’t mention in the introductory news conference how excited they were to get to come play for Bobby. I also don’t recall hearing (or reading) any comments from departed Braves players who didn’t express appreciation and gratitude for having the opportunity to play for Bobby. I dare to say you can say that about any other manager (at least since Tommy Lasorda).

So, to wrap up my first real post (I did ask D.O.B. what the mood was like in the Braves locker room after Sunday night’s game, but that isn’t really interacting with the bloggers). Bobby, it’s been an honor to watch the manner in which you held your teams accountable. You taught them to respect the game, to respect their teammates, and to put their teammates ahead of themselves. The last of which is quickly deteriorating from the fabric of professional (heck, even college and high schools to some degree) sports.

Job well done, Sir!

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Well spoken, General Lee!

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A guy was out in second base by more then a foot. Go to MLB.com and watch the video and PAUSE at 0:13 second. This clearly shows he was out by 3 foot. Infante’s foot was still on base and ball is in the glove. Umpire missed it AGAIN.

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Man, this is a tough crowd. Even with instant replay, most of you would be upset with the Second base call. And there has been a lot of hatred for Bobby this year, especially in September. So don’t act all innocent!

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Jeez, I was 5 years old when Bobby Cox took over the team from Russ Nixon in June 1990. I turned 26 in August.

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Everytime I read one of these I just cry some more…and I’ll say it again: I have a huge soft spot for this Braves team, too! Some of the players weren’t even here a full season but I root for them just as much. Stories like Ankiels’ and Brooksie’s. I get choked up just thinking about when Bobby told Brooksie he had made the team and Brooksie was so happy because he had never before started the season on the major league roster. Guys who did more with less talent but all of the heart, spirit and grit you could ask for. I have had trouble rooting for some of the players on the Braves that I didn’t like for one reason or another but this team, I rooted for every single one of them. And it was so easy to do. Thanks again for a wonderful season. I was proud to root for you! Go Braves.

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@ Robert , 3:08pm…Let me just say that Go Phillies is NOT a typical Philly fan. He’s simply a perfect example of the loud, obnoxious, bitter, cynical vocal minority that give the rest of us a bad rap. There’s people like that in every crowd, in every city, in every community.

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I am a San Francisco native, resident, and lifelong Giant fan. I have always felt since Bobby Cox started managing the Braves, that they were the G-men’s stiffest competition, year after year, consistently. Best to the Braves on a great season, and aloha to Bobby Cox, one of the greatest managers ever. I know I will miss him.

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TJR is correct. Most Philly fans are rational and decent human beings. But, you do have a element that seems to relish the boorish jail under the stands rep that Philly has gotten, like this Go Phillies loser running his mouth behind the safety of his little keyboard.

On the blown call. Wow, I didn’t see it when it happened. Sick with the flu and was in the bathroom. But seeing it today, that’s just really bad. To have a legend like Bobby Cox’s final playoff appearance marred with 2 obviously blown calls that may have well cost him the series is beyond stupid. If MLB doesn’t institute replay next year, it will just cement the fact that Selig is a complete, total moron.

And so many props to the SF Giants and their amazing display of class last night. To put off a celebration to stand and show respect to Bobby makes the Giants the team I’m rooting for going forward. Although, as much as I hate to admit it, it’s going to take a near miracle to knock the Phillies off.

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its a sad day when bc is no longer managing. thanks bobby, for all you did for the atlanta braves. it will never be the same again without you at the helm.

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Thanks, Bobby Cox for turning the city of Atlanta around with good baseball. The Braves became a beacon of the South. I have been a Braves fan since 1991 when the run got started. It is gonna be kind of weird not seeing Cox in that dugout. This was Cox’s weakest playoff team. From June-August the Braves were the best all around NL team, but they ran into a wall with all the injuries. I believe if the Braves were better manned with Chipper Jones, Martin Prado, Chris Medlin, the Braves probably would have held onto the division lead and held off the surging Phillies. I thought that if the Braves got into the playoff they would be very difficult to beat at home. I don’t know what the future holds for the Braves, I still see the Phillies dominating the division for about 5 more years. The Marlins and Nationals are going to get better. The Mets are in a chaos. I would love for the Braves to get someone who is less of a players’ manager, no knock on Bobby, and someone who is sterm and who wants to win over 100 games a year and win the World Series every year and not just get into the playoffs and lose. I wouldn’t mind seeing them give the job to Terry Pendleton because he was a great leader, a good player who was tough and who wasn’t afraid to get dirty. I want to see the Braves be more aggressive at the plate and who are a tough out at the plate. Sure a couple more plays here and there, the Braves would have won a 2 or 3 more World Series,but that is the past.

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@ Go Phillies:

If you have the nerve to come on this blog and bash this teams manager, EXPECT people to defend themselves and their team. You claim they are “attacking” you, when in reality, they are merely defending their manager and themselves. If you come on this blog with the intent to antagonize, expect some retaliation.

YOU are the one who is classless, and, being a fellow PHILLIES FAN, I also ask that you leave this blog. You are giving us a bad name, to say the least.

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about your talk* rather

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Thanks Bobby for all that you have done and what you brought to the game. May God continue to bless you. It is a sad day

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I ve never been prouder to be a Braves’ fan than right now….NEVER….YOU GUYS DIDNT WIN THE SERIES, BUT YOU WON OUR RESPECT!!! You guys stuck together when nobody gave u a chance, a true testament to your, our leader, Bobby Cox. I will never forget this team, or this season…..THANKS GUYS….and THANKS Bobby…….love u guys….

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Bobby, we all are going to miss you soooo. You made baseball a number one sport here in Atlanta and all across the nation.. Just wonder what it going to be like not having you as part of the team anymore. I am all the way on the west coast in Calif. and never missed a game on TV or the computer. I have to say Thank you Bobby for bring us all these years of fun and enjoyment. Now, its your time for some relaxation and I wish us the best in the future. Again, Thanks and you will be highly missed.

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Enough said Bobby cox is atlanta savin grace of Franchise as Ted turner was to when he bought team in 1976….Both are the best in Georgia for even thou Ted lives in Montana so what!

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Interesting quote from Aubrey Huff in a Tom Verducci piece at SI.com – on facing Kimbrel in Game 2: “That guy’s stuff is nasty,” said Huff, who whiffed against Kimbrel in Game 2. “I had no chance.”
So why didn’t Bobby leave Kimbrel in to pitch to Huff in Game 3? Dunn and done.
Bobby’s a HOF manager but he outthought himself at times with his BP moves.

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bobby worked with the tools that he had this series. Even the analyst said we were the most undermanned team in years. And we still made every single game a 1 run nail biter. there was alot of bad calls in this series. the first game cost us that one run. the second game he missed the call at first saying he didnt get pulled off the bag. the last game he missed the call at second when his foot was on the bag. lol alot of in consistency with the umps in this series. two of the calls were made by one ump. But no excuses. We had a great run this year and will have alot more in the years to come. Glad bobby is staying on as an adviser. But he will be missed in the dugout. Thank you Bobby.

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