Wednesday, April 4, 2012
In a video you'll only see on Patch, current Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and former manager Bobby Cox said they both enjoyed playing in this matchup between the Braves All-Stars and Future All-Stars at Coolray Field.
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez got a look at the future. And Gwinnett baseball fans got a chance to watch their major league favorites play in their own backyard. A record setting crowd of 10,568 came to Coolray Field on Tuesday night to watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Future All-Stars -- a team made up of the best talent from the major league team's farm clubs. And the future looks bright for many of the up and coming players. "They've got some good young position players there and some of those arms that came out of the bullpen, it was pretty impressive to see," said Gonzalez. "If I ever get fired, I'm gonna go out there and manage the Lynchburg Hillcats this year," he joked. "It's a pretty good club they've got out there…
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Patch interviewed retired Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox as he prepped for his one-game return at Coolray Field.
Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox will make a return to the dugout tonight, although it's only for one game. Cox will lead the Future All-Stars team in a match up against his old team, the Atlanta Braves. Patch talked to Cox in the dugout before his team's practice at Coolray Field Monday afternoon. Watch the video to hear what he had to say about tonight's exhibition game.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
The former Atlanta Braves skipper will lead a team of minor-leaguers against the parent club.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox will be a part of the exhibition game at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on April 3, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Cox will manage a team of Braves farm system prospects in the game against the Braves, set for a 7:05 p.m. start. This will be the Atlanta Braves' final exhibition before their regular season opener on April 5. Cox retired as Atlanta Braves skipper after the 2010 season, and is the fourth-winningest manager in major-league history. Season ticket holders will be able to enter at 3:30 p.m. and will be greeted by former Atlanta Braves. Events for season ticket holders will include an on-field “meet and greet” with Braves players and prospects and a dugout Q&A …
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Teheran improves to 10-1 on season as Brundage gets 1,000th victory.
Richard and Annette Zolecki of Lawrenceville were just coming to the Gwinnett Braves game and hoping to see Bobby Cox. Little did they know they'd be a part of history, as Richard became the one millionth fan to come through the turnstiles. Zolecki was with 32 of the General Motors Executive Retirees group and offered to hand out the tickets for his friend John Hennings. But Hennings said he'd do it instead, and when Zolecki went through the turnstile, G-Braves General Manager North Johnson pulled him aside and the confetti went down. "When I was talking to the guy that I was going to relieve, I said wouldn't it be nice if someone in our group won that thing," Zolecki said. "It's just been a great night. Everybody has been friendly. I …
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Legendary former Atlanta Braves manager to be honored with tribute July 18 at Coolray Field.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Legendary former Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox will wrap up his farewell tour with his own day at Coolray Field. The Gwinnett Braves announced that Bobby Cox Day will be held at the Lawrenceville ballpark Monday, July 18. Bobby Cox figurines will be handed out to the first 3,000 fans. A lucky few will also get a "golden ticket," allowing them to take part in a Meet and Greet with the retired Braves Manager. A season ticket holder will also win the chance to escort Cox on to the field before he throws out the first pitch. Cox also threw out the first pitch at the G-Braves season opener. Braves fans can also ask Cox questions by submitting them on the G-Braves Facebook page. Those questions will then be asked live during an inning break …
Thursday, April 7, 2011
The legendary skipper threw the first pitch at the season opener.
Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox threw out the first pitch at Thursday night's Gwinnett Braves home opener. Cox retired from the Atlanta Braves last season after leading the team for 20 years. Watch the video of the legendary skipper throwing out the first pitch.
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11:22 am on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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