Bobby Cox the third straight year. In 2005, the Braves lost to the Houston Astros, with the finale taking eighteen innings to decide in the 2005 NLDS. On September 23, 2009, Cox signed a one-year contract extension through 2010, and on the same day announced that 2010 would be his final year as manager. He also announced that he agreed to stay on as an advisor for team baseball operations for the next five years after he retires. On October 2, 2010, the Atlanta Braves honored Bobby Cox at Turner Field in a sold-out game. On October 3, 2010, Cox led the
History of professional baseball in Milwaukee History of professional baseball in Milwaukee The following is a history of professional baseball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including its current team, the Brewers. Milwaukee was an early prospect for professional baseball, with several brief experiments at the major league level but mostly in the minor leagues. The longest-lasting minor league club was the Milwaukee Brewers, who played in the American Association from 1902 through 1952. The nicknames of these teams were initially assigned by the media rather than the teams themselves. Some were known as the "Creams" or "Cream Citys" after the distinctive brick which gave Milwaukee its nickname, others