Smoltz feels discomfort after throwing

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Smoltz Struggles To Return
Published 5/19/2008 by Fantasy Sports PT at The Disabled List Informer
... In a not-so-surprising development, John Smoltz has admitted that his shoulder continues to be sore and uncomfortable after throwing. There is no timetable for his return following this recent setback. Smoltz himself is also uncertain if rest and treatment alone will be enough to rid his shoulder of the pain. Referring to his pitching mechanics, Smoltz said, “If I can’t make adjustments, no medicine or treatment is going to allow me to do it. I’ve still got time.” ...

As Tom Arnold Pointed Out . . .
Published 5/19/2008 by MaconDawg at Dawg Sports: Front Page Posts
...   to Alabamy in baseball.  Uncomfortable tightness  in John Smoltz's shoulder is making Braves fans, well, uncomfortable. The college football season is still far off over the horizon. In my experience, the only way to get through these Mondays in the football void between August and January is to just bravely march ahead. Which requires marching music. Ergo, your Monday morning White Stripes. Go ahead, finish up that receivables report. A seven nation army couldn't hold you back: ...

ATD: Jones, Little Things, Smoltz, Hole
Published 5/19/2008 by Mike Nichols at MetsBlog.com
... After feeling more discomfort in his shoulder following a Saturday Bullpen session, Johm Smoltz’s late May return may be in doubt, writes David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ...

Smoltz return delayed?
Published 5/19/2008 by Eric Stashin at Rotoprofessor
John Smoltz According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution (click here for the article), there is a chance that John Smoltz may not be returning to the Atlanta Braves at the end of May, as had originally been expected.  He is still suffering from inflammation in his bicep and rotator cuff, despite having a cortisone shot and resting for 2 weeks.  Smoltz is quoted in the article as saying that he could come back at in May or it could be ”a lot longer”. Upon returning, Smoltz will be pitching out of the bullpen instead of the rotation, so all owners should keep that in mind.  ...

It May Be a While Before John Smoltz Is Back on the Mound
Published 5/19/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... back and in the bullpen before the end of the month. That plan hit a snag over the weekend when Smoltz felt pain in his shoulder after a Saturday throwing session. ...

Smoltz Feels More Discomfort
Published 5/19/2008 by Mr. Fleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Atlanta Braves may be waiting longer than expected for the return of John Smoltz. Smoltz reported “discomfort” in his sore shoulder after throwing on Thursday and Saturday. He was expected to come back to rejoin the Braves’ bullpen sometime at the end of may, but this does not seem like a possibility at this point. ...

Has Smoltz Thrown His Last Pitch?
Published 5/19/2008 by Eli (noreply@blogger.com) at MLB Rumors
... John Smoltz was closing in on a return from the disabled list but faced another setback that could lead to surgery. Smoltz faced the setback in his Thursday bullpen session when he reported discomfort in his throwing shoulder. The discomfort was still there Saturday during his next session, and it is likely the Braves will shut him down indefinitely. Smoltz said he could return as early as next week, or as late as next season, if he pitches: "It could be anywhere between the [late May] timetable I discussed and a lot longer." ...

Note: Glavine to face the Mets
Published 5/20/2008 by Matthew Cerrone at MetsBlog.com
... Speaking of Braves pitchers, if John Smoltz is ever able to return from the disabled list, he’ll likely pitch from the bullpen and not the starting rotation, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ...

Thursday Injury Brief
Published 5/23/2008 by Fantasy Sports PT at The Disabled List Informer
... matter of a week in order to pitch without pain, can you really be expected to contribute much? 41-year old John Smoltz needs to slow things down and rest for a while - especially now that Soriano and Gonzalez are on their way back. I am getting an eerily similar feeling here as I did with the whole Curt Schilling shoulder issue. Expect more of the same from Smoltz from here on out - one day he will feel "very good" , while 2-3 days later he will be questioning the status of his shoulder. If you can trade Smoltz to ...