Cox: Smoltz will likely return as Braves closer
Published 5/3/2008 at SI.com - MLB
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Cox: Smoltz likely will close when he returns
Manager Bobby Cox said Friday that John Smoltz is likely to return as the Atlanta Braves' closer when he comes off the disabled list.
Manager Bobby Cox said Friday that John Smoltz is likely to return as the Atlanta Braves' closer when he comes off the disabled list.
