NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Bobby Cox and Bucky Showalter have been named the major leagues' top managers for 2004, it was announced Wednesday.
Cox, manager of the Atlanta Braves, received 22 first-place votes and 140 points for National League Manager of the Year. Tony LaRussa of the St. Louis Cardinals was second.
Showalter got the American League award with 14 first-place votes and 101 points. Ron Gardenhire of the Minnesota Twins was second.
The choices were made in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Cox, 63, one of the winningest managers in baseball history, has led the Braves to 13 straight division titles. He has won the top manager award three times.
Showalter, 48, guided the Rangers to third place in the AL West after four straight years in last. He has received the top manager honor twice.
