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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.

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May 11, 2008  09:09 AM ET
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Let's hope he irons his shirts when their off.

May 11, 2008  03:04 PM ET
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Yawn

May 11, 2008  07:55 PM ET
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We 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!

Monroe

May 11, 2008  08:09 PM ET
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Middle reliever if all goes well for him. There is an end to everything and he is reaching his as a pitcher.

May 11, 2008  08:58 PM ET
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50yearfan, 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.

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May 12, 2008  03:02 AM ET
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Once a warrior - always a warrior !!!

May 12, 2008  08:46 AM ET
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This should be good. Their regular closer is on the DL. Who is going to take his place in the rotation?

May 12, 2008  11:42 AM ET
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You'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.

May 12, 2008  12:08 PM ET
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Braves sucks.

May 12, 2008  06:41 PM ET
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Braves sucks.

Jamman | 05/12/08, 12:08 PM
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What do they suck?

 
May 12, 2008  08:01 PM ET
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Braves 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. ****.

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