An overdue post

I've been dealing with computer issues and whatnot, but that's no excuse for not making this post a few days ago. The run has ended, but what the Atlanta Braves have accomplished since August 1 has been nothing short of remarkable. The Braves were left for dead on numerous occasions only to reel off several sizable winning streaks to get back into wild card contention. They were at one point 2 games behind the Colorado Rockies after being as far back as 8 games in September. But that's not why I'm writing about the Braves. I'm here to salute Bobby Cox. Now those close to me know that I've never been an Atlanta supporter (probably has something to do with my obnoxious brother, a notorious Brave fan). But Bobby Cox might be the most underrated individual in sports during my lifetime. 14 straight division titles. In 24 years with the Braves, he has compiled a .557 winning percentage, a truly staggering number in baseball. Word has come out that Cox will be retiring after next year. His place is reserved in the Hall of Fame as a manager. Protractors point out the fact that Cox has only won one World Series in those 24 years. It's not that easy to win a World Series people. Especially in a luke warm market like Atlanta. Baseball's playoffs are more of a crapshoot than anything with the best team rarely winning (Cardinals in '06, Phillies in '08, etc.). Bobby Cox should go down as a top 10 manager of all time. I have a feeling he will be forgotten quickly, but what Bobby Cox has accomplished over the past two decades is worthy of praise. Even from an admitted Brave-hater.