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Bobby Cox Signs Contract Extension, Will Retire After 2010
Bobby Cox Signs Contract Extension, Will Retire After 2010
by Matt Snyder Bobby Cox has managed the Atlanta Braves for 24 years, including the past 19. His contract was previously up at the end of the season, but, Wednesday afternoon, the Braves announced that Cox will return for a 20th consecutive season as their skipper. This bit of good news ...
Braves' Bobby Cox to retire
ajc.com — The Braves announced Wednesday afternoon that Bobby Cox will return as manager next season and then retire... at the end of the 2010 season. (more) Braves' Bobby Cox to retire
Atlanta Braves' Bobby Cox to retire as manager after 2010
sports.espn.go.com — Bobby Cox will retire as the Atlanta Braves manager after the 2010 season, the team announced Wednesday.... (more) Atlanta Braves' Bobby Cox to retire as manager after 2010
5 candidates to take over the Braves after Bobby Cox
5 candidates to take over the Braves after Bobby Cox
blogs.ajc.com — This guy's on the list. But he's not at the top. (AP photo) Earlier today we offered... 5 reasons Bobby Cox should step aside . Some of you then asked the logical follow-up: OK, genius, who would you hire to replace him? Here, presented in order of ... (more) 5 candidates to take over the Braves after Bobby Cox
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