Bobby Cox named NL manager of the year

[Mitchell]

Well, I have just found out that Bobby Cox, the manager of my favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, has been named National League Manager of the year for the second time, and manager of the year for the third time, winning the American League manager of the year with the Toronto Blue Jays back in 1985. Iam very happy for Bobby, who is one of the game's best managers, and never seems to get enough credit. He has done a tremendous job with the Braves in the last two years. In spite of losing Tom Glavine, Kevin Millwood, Greg Maddux, Gary Sheffield, half his bullpen, and many of his top reserves, he has still won divisional flags the last two years in spite of AOL's massive payroll cuts. The Braves, who were predicted to finish third in each of the last two years, have defied the odds and all logic by winning the division both times. I attribute this to Bobby and his coaching staff, especially pitching coach "Rocking" Leo Mazonne , and their ability to put together a team that wins divisional titles in spite of all the massive personnel changes. The Braves, as they have the last two years, are facing payroll and personnel issues this winter, but after the player defections of the last two years, and the stellar results on the field in spite of them, I have confidence that the Braves can make a run at another division title in 2005.
So, hats off to you, Bobby, and congratulations. You are a humble manager who always likes to credit your players, and never take credit yourself. Well, your players had a fine season on the field, and Iam happy that you have been recognized for the fine job you did with the team in 2004. In a year we all thought the dynasty of winning divisional flags might end, you brought us yet another, our 13th in a row, with your stellar leadership.

Mitch

 

[daddy]

Bobby Cox deserves like a "Manager Of The Last Two Decades" award...definatley a hall of fame manager!

peace out,
daddy

 

[Mitchell]

Thank you, daddy, and I definitely agree. Only a couple of modern day managers belong in the Hall. Bobby, Joe Torre (For the four World Championships with the Yankees) and maybe Tony Larussa. Not too many managers have accomplished what Bobby has, or what any of those three gentlemen have. They are class acts of the game, who get the job done on the field year in and year out.

Mitch

 

[giantfan121262]

Definitely well deserved. Everythime aplayer comes to the Brave, his career always gets heading back in the right direction and that is a testomine to the syatem Cox has in place. The GM is good at evaluating talent and it's the managers job to get the most out of that talent. something Cox does very well. THis is coming from a long suffering Mets fan. I feel like the Red Sox playing the Yankees, up until this year anyway.

 

[Traveler]

I have always liked Bobby.He just wins.He doesn't cry that he doesn't have the players.He doesn't bitch if they don't get the breaks.He just goes out and wins every year.And,for all those who say well he only has one world series ring.I say pish-posh,I would rather know every year that I have a chance to win,then,wonder where we will finish. on top is always the best. So,congrats Bobby you are the best.