 After being removed in Game 7, he argued with umpire Dave Phillips; Cox was then ejected, as he left the field.Cox managed the Gateway Grizzlies, a Frontier League team based in Sauget, Illinois from 2003–2006, compiling a record of 197-175 and one league championship.In 2008, he coached the New Athens, Illinois High School baseball team, however he resigned mid-season.