Comments on: Maybe It’s Time For Bobby To Call It A HOF Career

By: JAY

JAY — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:24:50 +0000

SURE BOBBY IS NOT TO BLAME FOR EVERYTHING BUT HE'S THE ONE CALLING THE SHOTS. BOBBY NEEDS TO GO!! HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GONE AT LEAST 3 YRS AGO…AND NO, TERRY SHOULD NOT BE THE MANAGER, HE'S NOT EVEN A GOOD BATTING COACH!! THE BRAVES NEED SOMEONE WITH BALLS, AGRESSIVE AND NEW IDEAS. THERE'S NO PASSION IN THAT DOGOUT EXCEPT FOR MCCAN AND PRADO. BESIDES THOSE TWO, NO ONE, I MEAN NO ONE SHOWS ANY DESIERE TO WIN

By: Grant

Grant — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:11:13 +0000

If the team were hitting better (or at least more consistently in terms of run production), this discussion about the pen wouldn't even be taking place. Managing a bullpen doesn't necessarily mean that everyone is available every single night:, this isn't a video game. Gonzo and Soriano have to get regular work which sometimes includes non-save situations. At least in the case of Gonzalez in the 6/12 game, he had not worked in 3 days which is about as many days as you'd want your "closer" going without seeing live hitters. When they or just about any other relief pitcher works 2-out-of-3 or even 3+ consecutive nights then you will often see them be given the night off or used only in extra-inning necessity. I find it hard to believe that you can pass off the offensive side long enough to find fault with the way Bobby is handling the pen as a chief reason the Braves don't have a better record.

By: bnix

bnix — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:39:57 +0000

Kent, I couldn't have said it better. Cox brought us some incredible baseball, but it's time to move on. Our GM is doing a good job, players are letting Cox down, but it's still time to move on and get a younger manager.

By: Kent

Kent — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:06:27 +0000

I respectfully disagree. The Braves are spending close to 100 million this year, which in this economy, not in a huge market, is pretty good. The ownership is not being cheap at all. And Frank Wren's acquisitions have generally been very, very good so far. Jurrjens and G.Hernandez for Renteria… one of the best trades in Braves history. He made a deal for Ohman and Infante that worked out quite nicely. And the consensus around baseball is that the McLouth trade was a VERY nice deal for Wren and the Braves. Not Wren's fault that KJ and Frenchy are killing the offense. Nor is it Bobby's fault. Bobby Cox is not THE problem here. I agree with that. But the fact remains that his handling of the pitching staff has been ONE of the problems with this team.

By: Braves fan forever

Braves fan forever — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:45:40 +0000

Ned Yost would make the Braves a great team,Bobby Cox is not the problem with the team,the Brave are being cheap,we need a gm and Ned Yost

By: josh

josh — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:05:52 +0000

I think Bobby will hang it up this year or next and hand it over to Terry Pendelton. I think that is the plan for now.

By: josh

josh — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:05:30 +0000

I think Bobby will hang it up this year or next and hand it over to Terry Pendelton. I think that is plan for now.

By: Kent

Kent — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:47:26 +0000

I'm not blaming Bobby for the lack off offense, or the games lost as a result of games lost because of the offensive deficiencies. I only hold him accountable for the poor decisions he's made with the bullpen, which HAVE resulted in losses this year. I get not joy from saying anything about Bobby Cox. I love the guy. But I think we'd be at or above .500 right now, even with the substandard offense, if not for poor decisions made with the Braves' pitching staff.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:22:23 +0000

Something has to change. The club has no spark no drive. They look as if they know the game is lost before the first pitch. The only spark i've seen is when they come from behind (rare) to win a close game. Perhaps a new batting coach to replace TP might increase the OB% of this lackluster team.

By: bnix

bnix — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:36:18 +0000

He's a great. He's a hall of famer. He's a legend. But his time has passed. I want a manager who understands the value of knowing a players VORP in addition to trusting scouts. It's time to merge the old school with some new school. Also, I'd really like to see Manny Acta or someone like him over a TP.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:33:24 +0000

I have to disagree about Bobby Cox, I agree that he may not be the best when it comes to strategy decisions but I think that has been the case all along. It is just more noticeable when we aren't winning games. The reason we aren't winning games though is not because of Bobby its because of our horrible offense.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:25:46 +0000

I too have loved Bobby Cox but feel maybe it's time to admit that you may be right.

Personally, I believe that Chipper would make a great manager when he decides to hang it up. At the very least an excellent hitting coach.

But in the mean time, maybe Eddie Perez? I've also heard that TP is the heir apparent to manage after Bobby retires.

By: Jose Cerrato

Jose Cerrato — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:05:30 +0000

Bobby is the Braves' manager before I was even born so as you said I'm nobody to think I can handle the bullpen better than him, but I do think if Bobby keeps using Gonzo and Soriano the same way he's been using them so far they're gonna be burned out by September.

By: Jose Cerrato

Jose Cerrato — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:05:30 +0000

By: Jose Cerrato

Jose Cerrato — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:05:30 +0000

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:02:27 +0000

I have been saying this for the last few years…Bobby time has passed and its time for him to step hang it up…Thanks for everything Bobby………