Bobby Cox to retire after 2010

[charlie and algernon]

NEW YORK -- Bobby Cox will retire as manager of the Atlanta Braves after the 2010 season, ending a career in which he guided the team to 14 consecutive postseason appearances and the 1995 World Series title.

The 68-year-old, a four-time Manager of the Year, agreed to a one-year contract extension for 2010, the Braves announced before Wednesday night's game against the New York Mets.

He will start a five-year consulting agreement to advise the team in baseball operations after he steps down as manager.

"While I have decided that 2010 will be my last season in the dugout, I want to make it clear that we will all be working as hard as ever to win another world championship," Cox said in a statement.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4497952


one of the greatest managers of all-time

[brendan120678]

1. Best wishes to him!

As a Mets fan, I used to despise the Braves. But I always had a little bit of respect for Bobby Cox.

[RT Atlanta]

2. Good & best wishes to Bobby!

Bobby did a tremendous amount for the team, but I think he's a few years past prime and hope they can find someone to breath new life into the Braves!

[wilt the stilt]

3. he's having a great season

with a mediocre team

[RT Atlanta]

4. the team has come on strong, particularly in the last few weeks

n/t

[El Supremo]

5. Man, I'm feeling old

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