Braves Extended Cox Through 2008

The Atlanta Braves signed manager Bobby Cox to a one-year contract extension through the 2008 campaign on Wednesday.
Cox, the winningest coach in Braves franchise history, is in his 26th season as major league skipper and his 22nd year as Atlanta's manager. (1978-81, 1990-present). His 2,180 career wins places him fifth on the all-time wins list and second among active managers.
"No one is more deserving of this than Bobby Cox and we are very pleased to extend his contract through 2008," Braves executive vice president and general manager John Schuerholz said. "We feel that Bobby is the best manager in the game and his place in baseball history is well-secured. His leadership has helped the Braves to set a very high standard of excellence."
Cox has notched 1,825 victories with the Braves and has guided the club to 14 straight division championships, five National League pennants and a World Series title.
The 65-year-old Cox has also led Atlanta to Major League Baseball's best overall record since 1991 (1,519-1,018).