mvn.com — John Smoltz had his worst start of the year against the Mets yesterday. Unfortunately, the bad news doesn’t end there: according to MLB.com, he “likely have to miss his next scheduled start,” and moreover he “has told some of his friends that he thinks he might need to go on the disabled list.”
Smoltz only made 55 starts in 1998 and 1999, then missed the entire ...
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How Bad is it to Lose Smoltz?
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On Sunday, the Hardball Times asked Are we sure John Smoltz ages? Of course, we found out that, yes, yes he does. Smoltz is out for at least one start. He’s headed back to Atlanta to visit the doctor to find out if it’s more. Considering how well he’s been pitching, it’s a pretty big hit. But is it a disaster?
Well, that really turns on far too many questions that can’t be answered just yet.
Huddy is the real question mark right now. He’s been off for his last three starts, with poor results in two of ...
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... the NL Central? The Cub Reporter wants to know. They're also asking about second basemen.
On injuries:
Hank Blalock has a torn hamstring and is out 3-4 weeks.
Troy Glaus is trying out some clear sunglasses to help him see the ball at night in St. Louis.
Alex Rodriguez has reinjured his quad and is out of the lineup for at least a few more days.
Grady Sizemore has been out since Saturday with a sprained ankle.
John Smoltz will miss his next start and may have to go on the DL with shoulder trouble. ...
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... inflamed biceps tendon and inflammation of the rotator cuff, but will not need surgery. Smoltz, whose shoulder has been a concern over the last two seasons, left his start against the New York Mets on Sunday after giving up four runs on seven hits over just four innings of the Braves' 6-3 loss. He went 3-1 with an 0.78 ERA in his first four starts, recently becoming the 16th pitcher in the history of the game to reach 3,000 strikeouts. [MLB.com] | [Chop-n-Change] | [Braves Locker]
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