Smoltz could be back soon
Posted: Sunday May 11, 2008 08:40AM ET
So far, so good," John Smoltz said of his progress over two weeks. "The inflammation in the shoulder is gone already." He spent batting practice shagging fly balls in the outfield at PNC Park with teammates. The starter-turned-closer-turned-starter is about to turn closer again, and Smoltz could get clearance to start light throwing as soon as Sunday. "I'm going to see if I can sneak out there and get a head start," he said.
John Smoltz , AP
Comments (12)
Let's hope he irons his shirts when their off.
sacked92 | 05/11/08, 09:09 AM
Report Offensive CommentYawn
Justin Cyder | 05/11/08, 03:04 PM
Report Offensive CommentWe in Atlanta member what it was like when he was the closer. He was dominate and if that is where he fits into thank goodness we have him. There is a lot of excitment in seeing the lightning bolts go off when he comes in to close a game at home!
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Newnan Man | 05/11/08, 07:55 PM
Report Offensive CommentMiddle reliever if all goes well for him. There is an end to everything and he is reaching his as a pitcher.
50yearfan | 05/11/08, 08:09 PM
Report Offensive Comment50yearfan, the general belief is that you're predictably stupid. Smoltz was perhaps the best closer in baseball when he assumed that role; let's give him the benefit of the doubt and concede that he'll be above average in finishing out games again.
Tell it like it is | 05/11/08, 08:58 PM
Report Offensive Comment50yearfan, the general belief is that you're predictably stupid. Smoltz was perhaps the best closer in baseball when he assumed that role; let's give him the benefit of the doubt and concede that he'll be above average in finishing out games again.
Honest Abraham | 05/11/08, 08:58 PM
That was 3 years ago. He'll be a good closer. Nothing special. But considering national league closers a falling apart (Izzy, Gagne, etc), he'll be decent.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 05/11/08, 09:59 PM
Report Offensive CommentOnce a warrior - always a warrior !!!
Hub Man | 05/12/08, 03:02 AM
Report Offensive CommentThis should be good. Their regular closer is on the DL. Who is going to take his place in the rotation?
Sman*BS-720 views- Go Rangers | 05/12/08, 08:46 AM
Report Offensive CommentYou've got to be kidding me. Did anyone of you see Smoltz before his last start? He was lights out. There is no reason to believe that he'll be anything but stellar when he resumes closing games. What makes him so unhittable as a closer is the number of pitches he can throw for strikes. I'm stunned that so many people would think he'd be a middling reliever when he returns...its just false.
mhtaylo | 05/12/08, 11:42 AM
Report Offensive CommentBraves sucks.
Jamman | 05/12/08, 12:08 PM
Report Offensive CommentBraves sucks.
Jamman | 05/12/08, 12:08 PM
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What do they suck?
Hub Man | 05/12/08, 06:41 PM
Report Offensive CommentBraves sucks.
Jamman | 05/12/08, 12:08 PM
Wow...thank you so much for that insightful commentary. Your quick whit is really a wonder to be a part of. ****.
LUCKY26 | 05/12/08, 08:01 PM
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