Braves Offer Prayers For Former Manager Bobby Cox Following Stroke

Hall of Famer Bobby Cox, the longtime Atlanta Braves manager, suffered a stroke this week. His family released a statement Wednesday that thanked fans for their support. “He is the Atlanta Braves,” catcher Brian McCann said. “He’s the best.”

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Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox was able to accept visitors in his Atlanta-area hospital room Wednesday, one day after the longtime Braves skipper suffered a stroke.

Braves manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos were among those who saw Cox.

“He’s holding up great, as Bobby would,” Snitker said.