Smoltz to have season-ending shoulder surgery

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News: Smoltz to have Season-Ending Surgery
Published 6/4/2008 by Mike Nichols at MetsBlog.com

Final Curtain
Published 6/4/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Craig Calcaterra) at ShysterBall

Looks like the only thing Smoltz will be closing ...
Published 6/4/2008 by Bob Taylor (noreply@blogger.com) at Fantasy Hurler
... ? Well, those guys may not be any good but they're all Bobby Cox has right now. The AJC is reporting that Smoltz will announce later this hour that he must undergo season-ending (and possibly career-threatening) shoulder surgery. Soriano and Acosta owners probably want to hold onto them ... at least until Mike Gonzalez comes back and once again muddies the situation.

Smoltz’ season over
Published 6/4/2008 by Eric Stashin at Rotoprofessor
John Smoltz The experiment of John Smoltz’ return to the bullpen lasted all of one appearance.  According to David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (click here for the article), Smoltz’ season has ended as he will have surgery on his shoulder.  In fact, there is even concern that his career could be over. Smoltz has had a tremendous career, being the only pitcher to have won over 200 games and save over 150 games.  He also has collected over 3,000 strikeouts. It would appear that Rafael Soriano would now take over the closing duties, so he should be owned in all ...

Smoltz's shoulder has turned to Schmaltz
Published 6/4/2008 by edwzipper at Sports Frog
It looks like John Smoltz's career may have come to an end. Traded to the Braves for Doyle Alexander, all those yeas ago, Smoltz has been the ultimate team player and warrior on the mound. Need a closer? Fine with him. Need a starter? That's ok too. John Smoltz will have season-ending shoulder surgery that could also put the career of the 41-year-old Braves pitcher in doubt. The Braves have called a media conference at 11:30 a.m. at Turner Field to be attended by Smoltz, general manager Frank Wren and manager Bobby Cox. A Braves official confirmed surgery for ...

Smoltz Shelved
Published 6/4/2008 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... thru 6 innings this afternoon, John Smoltz’ pitching future is in serious doubt writes the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Ken Seguira. ...

Roster Notes
Published 6/4/2008 by Rob (noreply@blogger.com) at 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog
... against the Braves. His hamstring appears to be injured in a different location. Vlad Guerrero and Scot Shields flew home to see team physician Dr. Lewis Yocum for knee and ribcage issues, respectively. Matt Kemp's penalty for yesterday's altercation is still undetermined. David Ortiz has had his hand put in a cast after a partial tear of a wrist tendon. He will miss 2-3 weeks; the Angels will next face the Red Sox July 28-30 at home. John Smoltz will have season-ending — and possibly career-ending — shoulder surgery. The ...

Closing Time: 'John Smoltz has been dropped by 65266 teams in Yahoo! leagues'
Published 6/5/2008 at Roto Arcade
Let's just say that the publication of this Closing Time -- now, tonight, under circumstances that will not be discussed -- is the most heroic act in the history of fantasy sports. Please enjoy the bullets... • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the following: (John) Smoltz will have season-ending shoulder surgery Tuesday in Birmingham, Ala., and said he'll do all that he can to pitch again. But he also realizes his distinguished career could be over. ...

Baseball Today: Thursday, June 5
Published 6/5/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... NEVER SAY DIE: Season-ending shoulder surgery at age 41 would seem to spell the end. But while John Smoltz admits he may never pitch again, he also says he's going to do everything he can to try and get back on the mound. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) ...