31.   Braves general manager John Schuerholz declined comment.

32.   Braves manager Bobby Cox had an explanation for that.

33.   Braves manager Bobby Cox picked up the bottle and carried it toward the dugout, discarding it before he reached the bench.

34.   Braves manager Bobby Cox then sent Kerry Ligtenberg to pitch the ninth.

35.   Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected after arguing the call.

36.   Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected in the fifth inning by first-base umpire Jim Reynolds after arguing that Appier offered at a bunt attempt.

37.   Braves general manager John Schuerholz refused to comment Tuesday.

38.   Braves general manager John Schuerholz is expected to step down after next season.

39.   Braves general manager John Schuerholz said he is not bothered by paying astronomical salaries.

40.   Braves manager Bobby Cox has a kind word for everybody -- surely he would have something nice to say about his Mets counterpart.