John Smoltz is reportedly way ahead of schedule as he continues his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery and eyes pitching in 2009. "Oh, he'll be back ? no doubt in mind," Manager Bobby Cox said after watching Smoltz throw off a mound for the first time since June. "John's on Cloud 9. No pain at all. None. Zero pain. Man, he's way ahead of schedule," Cox added. Smoltz is a free agent.