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Smoltz will attempt comeback
First, he asked how long until he could play golf. Two, maybe three months. Then, the drum roll. How long before he could throw? Four months. Right about then, in John Smoltz's first post-operation briefing with surgeon James Andrews, the notion of his comeback was officially germinated. By Friday, in his first comments since shoulder surgery three days before, Smoltz had the plan. "I'm confident in the [rehab] protocol and the ability to fast-track this," he said. "I'll be very aggressive with my rehab and that will allow me to know within a good timeframe of where I'm going to be." The words were chosen carefully, for the 20-year veteran would not speculate on when he might return to the Braves. But Andrews' assessment -- a damaged labrum was suitably mended; there was no sign of arthritis -- convinced Smoltz that the opportunity to come back was viable.
John Smoltz, AP
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I'd be cool to see him come back, but I don't know...
Coletrain
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He'll be back by next May. Smoltzie is one tough mother.
Tell it like it is
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Time to call it a career John. Everybody knows you have balls - but - "father time has caught up to you"!!! Don't worry H.O.F. in five years !!!
Mike C. 1927
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The Braves could use him in any capacity though. Starter, or closer, they need good pitching.
Red Zone
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John is one tough stud, if he says he can do it, I'll place the money on him.
altecsmom
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Mabye he could go to the White Sox. Losers!!
Chitownblues
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