Apr 30, 2008 10:13 AM EST
After heading to the disabled list with persistent shoulder pain, John Smoltz admitted on Tuesday that he would accept a move to the bullpen upon his return, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
He was placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday because of inflammation in his right rotator cuff.
"Right now I'm sitting at ground zero, taking it day by day, looking at every option to help this team get to the playoffs and end my career the way I'd like to end it," he said.
He has saved 154 games for the Braves in his career.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz was examined today by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala.
Smoltz was given an MRI as well as a CT scan that revealed a severely inflamed bicep tendon and inflammation of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Dr. Andrews injected Smoltz's shoulder for the inflammation and prescribed rest and rehabilitation until he is pain free. No timeframe was given and Smoltz was placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to April 28).
Pitcher Tom Glavine has been activated from the DL.
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Apr 29, 2008 10:28 AM EST
The Braves' Tom Glavine is concerned about getting rusty following his short stay on the disabled list, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
"The good thing is that I've been able to throw at least a little bit," said Glavine. "So it's not like I haven't picked up a ball."
"But there's still going to be some concerns for me, going out there, not having been out there in a while ? that I might feel too strong or my command might not be where I want it to be," he added.
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Braves Apr 2008 Archive
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 28, 2008
John Smoltz complained of a sore shoulder after a rough outing against the Mets on Sunday.
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AP | Apr 26, 2008
Atlanta Braves 3B Chippper Jones was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to spasms in the middle of his back.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 25, 2008
Roy Oswalt is adamant the Astros have never asked if he would consider waiving his no-trade clause.
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AP | Apr 22, 2008
Atlanta Braves' pitcher John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in major league baseball history to reach 3,000 career K's during the Braves' loss to the National on Tuesday night.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 21, 2008
Chipper Jones is still hoping to play for the Braves on Monday night against the Nationals despite a strained quadriceps.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 19, 2008
Tom Glavine has landed on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring for the first time in his 22-year career.
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espn.com | Apr 18, 2008
Ryan Klesko is retiring after 16 seasons in the major leagues, according to his agent Joe Sambito.
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espn.com | Apr 18, 2008
Atlanta Braves' pitcher Peter Moylan may need season-ending Tommy John surgery on his injured right elbow.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 17, 2008
Braves' starting pitcher Tim Hudson doesn't understand why he has lost some serious velocity on his fastball.
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Douglas Benton/RealGM | Apr 17, 2008
Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves lasted only three innings against the Florida Marlins on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 14, 2008
Tom Glavine left his start against the Nationals after only four batters on Sunday and could be headed towards the disabled list.
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AP | Apr 14, 2008
The Braves' Tom Glavine departed with a strained right hamstring and was charged with two runs in Sunday's outing against the Nationals.
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Press Release | Apr 12, 2008
The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that the club has released if/OF Scott Spiezio from his minor league contract.
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Atlanta Journal-Constiution | Apr 10, 2008
Jordan Schafer changed his cell phone number Tuesday and was instructed by an attorney not to talk about the charge that he used HGH or about the suspension handed down by Bud Selig's office.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 10, 2008
Braves closer Rafael Soriano has been placed on the team's 15-day disabled list because of elbow tendinitis.
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ESPN | Apr 7, 2008
Scott Spiezio pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving and hit and run charges stemming from a December car crash and was ordered to serve three years probation on Monday.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Apr 7, 2008
Washington's Nick Johnson has been discussed as a potential trade candidate internally by the San Francisco Giants.
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yahoo.com | Apr 4, 2008
Braves' LHP Mike Hampton will be placed on the 15-day DL on Friday after suffering a left pectoral strain.
