Cox will be the coach of the Braves until he retires. He's had a good nucleus there at times. Quality starting pitching over a decade with Smoltz, Glavine and Maddox. I think the Braves got rid of Maddox and Glavine at the right time. They haven't had the quality seasons they had in the past. Smoltz could have been a 20 game winner this year with a little luck. The bullpen either gave up the tying runs or lost the game after John was leading in the 7th or 8th. I think John had 6 or 7 "no decisions." Andruw Jones should get MVP "hands down" -he has 51 HR's and over 128 RBI's. If Chipper could have been healthy, I think the Braves may have won 10 more games. The rookies have done a FANTASTIC job this season and the "old man" at first base has done a decent job too. I just hope they get Furcal back. :cross: :good:
If the Braves can put together a better bullpen and have good pictching next season, look for another title. Their toughest opposition in the division, I still think is either the Phillies or Marlins. Look for the Cards to be there again next season.