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| Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: May 15, 1967, Warren, MI Contract: Signed through 2008 with options for 2009 and 2010 |
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September 7, 2007 Braves starter John Smoltz threw seven solid innings Friday, striking out 10 while giving up just one run on one hit. His no hit bid was broken up by Ronnie Belliard of the Nationals who led off the eighth inning with a single. |
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August 28, 2007 The Braves have moved John Smoltz's next start from Wednesday to Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He swaps spots with Buddy Carlyle. The move allows Smoltz to also pitch during this weekend's series against the Mets. |
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July 18, 2007 The Braves activated John Smoltz from the DL on Wednesday to start against the Reds, according to Sports Ticker. He had been sidelined with inflammation in his right shoulder. |
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July 16, 2007 As expected, John Smoltz will come off the DL Wednesday and start against the Reds, according to the AP. "He's ready to go," manager Bobby Cox said. "He feels great." |
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July 16, 2007 John Smoltz will toss a bullpen session on Monday. He had no problems with Friday's session, but he'll have to make it through a second one in order to make his scheduled start on Wednesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He's on the disabled list with inflammation in his shoulder and appears likely to take the mound on Wednesday. |
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July 13, 2007 John Smoltz is confident he'll be ready to start on Wednesday, the day he's eligible to return from the DL. However, he won't be too concerned if his comeback takes a few more days. "If Wednesday's not the day, it's not the end of the world," Smoltz said in the AP. The right-hander is coming back from inflammation in his pitching shoulder. |
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July 8, 2007 John Smoltz is scheduled to start the Braves' sixth game after the All-Star break, July 18 at Cincinnati. That's the day Smoltz, who is dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder, is eligible to come off the DL, according to the AP. |
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July 6, 2007 The Braves placed John Smoltz on the 15-day disabled list on Friday after an MRI found inflammation, but apparently no structural damage, in his right shoulder, according to the AP. The Braves said the MRI also showed a "good" rotator cuff, and as a result Smoltz will not travel to Birmingham, Ala., to meet with Dr. James Andrews, as had been tentatively planned. The move was retroactive to July 3, meaning Smoltz will be eligible to come off the DL on July 18. |
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July 5, 2007 John Smoltz plans to skip the All-Star Game due to his sore shoulder, and his next start won't come until July 17, Atlanta's fifth game after the break. The Braves still have to fill his spot for the first-half finale this coming Sunday. "I think he's going to be fine," Bobby Cox told the AP. "He should be fine at the tail end of the rotation after the All-Star break." |
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July 4, 2007 John Smoltz continues to have soreness in his right shoulder, and he may not be able to make his scheduled start on Saturday. "It's possible, but probably not likely," he tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Smoltz started on Monday, and the joint felt sore on Tuesday. He will test it in a throwing session on Wednesday. |
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June 14, 2007 Braves manager Bobby Cox gave John Smoltz an option, and the ace has chosen to make his next start on Saturday. Smoltz has been dealing with a sore right shoulder. Buddy Carlyle will start against the Indians on Friday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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June 14, 2007 John Smoltz felt fine after a bullpen session Wednesday and he expects to go this weekend as scheduled, the AP reports. Smoltz is dealing with a sore right shoulder. |
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June 13, 2007 John Smoltz is ready to make his scheduled start against the Indians on Friday. He tested his sore right shoulder in a bullpen session on Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. |
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June 10, 2007 John Smoltz will not make his scheduled turn Sunday, the AP reports. Smoltz, battling a sore shoulder, is now scheduled to work Friday in Cleveland. Buddy Carlyle has been recalled and will start Sunday against the Cubs. |
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June 8, 2007 John Smoltz felt better on Thursday, but he won't know his status for Sunday's scheduled start until he throws on Saturday. He is dealing with a sore right shoulder. Smoltz will skip his usual bullpen sessions and do some light throwing on Saturday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. If he does not start on Sunday, he will be pushed back to Tuesday. |
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June 7, 2007 Although John Smoltz made it through six innings with an ailing shoulder Tuesday, he's not ready to say if he'll be able to make his next scheduled start Sunday, the AP reports. Smoltz pitched well in the loss to the Marlins on Tuesday, giving up only three hits and two runs. Still, he conceded that he didn't have his full repertoire, and it was clear he was in some pain the day after. "I'll wait until the last minute," Smoltz said, referring to his next start. "I want to be smart about it and communicate with Bobby (Cox). It's a long season." |
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June 5, 2007 As expected, John Smoltz was able to start Tuesday's game despite his sore shoulder. He took the loss against the Braves, though he gave up just two runs on three hits and no walks over six innings. So long as he responds well over the next couple of days, he should make his second start of the week on Sunday against the Cubs. |
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June 4, 2007 John Smoltz said he expects to be ready to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He tested his sore shoulder out with a bullpen session Sunday and was pleased with the results, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I threw a lot better today," said Smoltz. "Today I could have gotten [hitters] out. Friday, no way. So that's progress." Barring a setback, Smoltz is slated to make two starts this week, the second coming on Sunday versus the Cubs. |
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June 2, 2007 The Braves have decided to bump John Smoltz from his scheduled start Sunday. Lance Cormier will get the nod in place of Smoltz, who is dealing with some soreness in his shoulder, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Smoltz is expected to start one of the doubleheader games against the Marlins on Tuesday. At this point, the Braves and Smoltz simply appear to be playing things cautiously, so he should be back on the mound Tuesday. |
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June 1, 2007 John Smoltz felt some soreness in his shoulder when he threw Friday morning, and he may have his next start pushed back as a result. Smoltz tweaked his shoulder on a warmup pitch before the fourth inning of Saturday's start, and took himself out after facing one batter, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. If Smoltz is pushed back, he will likely start one of Tuesday's doubleheader games, with Buddy Carlyle starting on Sunday. |
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May 30, 2007 John Smoltz believes he'll be able to make his next start. Smoltz "tweaked" his right pinky finger and his right shoulder in separate incidents on Tuesday and had to leave in the fourth inning, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I just wasn't willing to take a chance," he explains. "Had they given me 10 minutes, I would have been OK, to stretch my shoulder." |
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May 29, 2007 John Smoltz left Tuesday night's against the Brewers in the fourth inning with an undsiclosed injury, according to the AP. He shook his right hand gingerly after his at-bat in the fourth and was looking at his fingers, so that may be the problem. Smoltz dislocated his right pinky May 14 while making a tag against Washington. |
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May 19, 2007 John Smoltz worked seven scoreless innings in Saturday's second game, as the Braves cruised to a 14-0 victory. Smoltz didn't appear to have any problems with the pinky finger that bothered him in his last turn. |
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May 17, 2007 John Smoltz had a pain-free side session Wednesday and is fine to start Saturday at Boston, the Braves official site reports. Smoltz is coming back from a dislocated pinky finger. "I'm not going to throw again now until I pitch," Smoltz said. "I'm going to continue to ice it and try to continue to get the fluid and inflammation out." |
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May 16, 2007 John Smoltz remained optimistic on Tuesday. His dislocated right pinky finger showed little signs of the injury suffered on Monday night, and he plans to make his next start on Saturday. "I'm very optimistic," Smoltz told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I don't think I could ask for a better recovery." |
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May 15, 2007 John Smoltz may not miss a start after dislocating his right pinky finger on Monday night. X-rays were negative. "I'll have to see day-by-day what this does. I don't need my pinky for any specific pitches, and hopefully I can get the swelling out," Smoltz explained to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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May 14, 2007 John Smoltz left Monday's start against the Nationals in the bottom of the seventh inning after injuring his pitching hand while making a tag, according to the AP. After the play, he looked at his hand and slammed his glove to the ground in frustration. The severity of the injury is unknown at this point, but it doesn't look good. |
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April 26, 2007 John Smoltz and the Braves agreed to a contract extension on Thursday, according to the AP. The deal will pay him about $14 million next season and includes an option for 2009 that can become guaranteed, as well as a club option for 2010. "Words can't describe how thrilled I am to have the opportunity to finish my career as an Atlanta Brave," Smoltz said in a statement. "I am thankful to the Braves organization for giving me the chance to play this long and to play out my entire career with one team." |
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March 27, 2007 The Braves have announced that John Smoltz will be their opening day starter, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This revelation certainly comes as no surprise. |
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March 8, 2007 John Smoltz took a line drive off the chest near the end of his stint Wednesday, though it didn't force him out of the game. He's expected to be fine. Smoltz finished the day with three scoreless innings against the Tigers, with three hits, no walks and one strikeout. |
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February 26, 2007 John Smoltz is expected to be the opening-day starter for the Braves, the AP reports. "We could always switch things around, but it looks that way," Bobby Cox said Monday. |