11.   Braves manager Bobby Cox benched his best defensive infielders in favor of more offense.

12.   Braves manager Bobby Cox expected Tom Glavine to pitch seven strong innings last night.

13.   Braves manager Bobby Cox put his team through extra batting practice Monday at Yankee Stadium, and there was even talk of a special hitters meeting.

14.   Braves manager Bobby Cox said he is mystified.

15.   Braves manager Bobby Cox said that when they do resume, the Braves plan to pitch Greg Maddux, Glavine and Burkett.

16.   Braves manager Bobby Cox tried a suicide squeeze, and it backfired as Weiss popped to the pitcher and Ashby easily doubled Tucker off third, ending the inning.

17.   Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected from the game for arguing a ball-four pitch to Jose Offerman in the fifth.

18.   Braves manager Eddie Mathews was furious but was forced to comply or face sanctions.

19.   Braves general manager John Schuerholz is tight-lipped as ever.

20.   Braves general manager John Schuerholz will not confirm that the Braves have made their first formal offer, but whatever happens next will happen fast.