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DEL.ICIO.USWhat will Smoltz’s legacy be?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
John Smoltz’s 3,000th strikeout, which he notched in the third inning Tuesday after getting Felipe Lopez to swing at a 3-2 slider in the dirt, should seal the deal on his Cooperstown bust.
You can’t compare him to anyone else who’s played the game, because after starting for 12 years, he spent 3-1/2 seasons as one of the game’s most dominant closers then made a seamless transition back to starting, but that’s part of what makes him so special. (The closest comparison would be Dennis Eckersley, but Eck never returned from the ‘pen.) Any way you slice them, though, the numbers are certainly there.
Among the more impressive ones:
• Only Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling reached the 3,000 milestone in fewer innings than Smoltz.
• He holds Braves records for most wins (24) and most saves (55) in a season and franchise career records in saves (154) and strikeouts.
• He has 15 postseason wins.
All 15 of the non-active members of the 3,000-K club are in the Hall of Fame except Bert Blyleven, and the five who are still on the mound read like an induction program of the future: Johnson, Schilling, Martinez, Clemens and Smoltz’s old golfing buddy Greg Maddux. So my money’s definitely on Smoltz joining them.
Making all those accomplishments even more impressive is that he achieved them wearing one uniform, creating great memories for all of us along the way. My favorite has to be the image of him catching a leaping Greg Olsen after the final out of the ‘91 regular-season game that clinched the worst-to-first season, but I’m sure there are many, many more out there. What’s your favorite Smoltz moment? What will stand out for you at the end of his career?
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By scottbravesfan
April 22, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
I think when he was closing and how crazy Turner Field got when he was jogging out to the mound with Thunderstruck playing in the background. That was awesome. Also game 7, 1991 World Series, and if you saw that game that’s all I need to say about it.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
1991 WORLD SERIES,GAME 7 GOING 9 NORUNS,BUT TO LOSE AWORLD SERIES ON A STUPID FLY BALL IN THE 10TH AND A LONNIE SMITH BASE RUNNING BLUNDER STILL STINKS TO THIS DAY SMOLTZ IS ONE OF THE BRAVES 3BEST PITCHERS,THE OTHERS GREGG MADDOX,AND PHILNIEKRO BAR NONE,BUT THE NIGHT SMOLTZ GETS 3000 STRIKE OUTS THE SORRY A SS BRAVES LOSE ANOTHER ONE FOR HIM THIS BRAVES TEAM IS PATHETIC THE ONLY PLACE THEY WILL GO IN OCTOBER IS HUNTING AND FISHING THEY WILL FINISH IN 4TH PLACE BECAUSE THE HITTING,AND PITCHING SUX EXCEPT FOR SMOLTZ,TAKE THE REST OF THIS TEAM AND SEND THEM TO BACK TO THE MINORS TO STINK IT UP SOMEMORE,ARIZONA WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES BECAUSE THEY GOT DAN HAREN IN OFFSEASON WEGOT GLAVINE AND STILL HAVE ISTUMPED MY TOE HAMPTON.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
THE 2008 BRAVES ARE PATHETIC THEY CANT BEAT WASHINGTON A TEAM THAT HAS LOST 6IN AROW BEATS BRAVES 6-0 ON A NIGHT THAT SMOLTZ GETS 3000 WAY TO GO JOHN IF THIS BRAVES TEAM WOULD HAVE THE FORTITUED YOU DO THEN THEY WOULD BE A GOOD TEAM BUT THE BEST THING THEY COULD DO FOR YOU JOHN IS TO TRADE YOU BECAUSE YOU WILL NEVER WIN A WORLD SERIES HERE EVER AGAIN COME TO ARIZONA AND YOU WILL GET A WORLD SERIES RING THIS YEAR IHAVE ALREADY BET ON IT AND THANK YOU ATLANTA I MADE 2000 ON YOU BECAUSE WASHINGTON WAS PLUS 2.05 TONIGHT AND I KNEW YOU WOULD BLOW IT FOR SMOLTZ BECAUSE THIS TEAM IS LIVING ON REPUTATION ONLY.LOSERS.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
FLORIDA WILL SWEEP ATLANTA THE BRAVES WILL BE IN LAST PLACE COME MAY SOORY SMOLTZ YOU DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
SMOLTZ HALL OF FAME ,THIS BRAVES TEAM HALL OF SHAME.
By Ellen
April 22, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
The Smoltz/Olsen moment is one of my all time favorite Braves moments. After suffering as a Braves fan for so long, it was an amazing feeling. The emotions from 1991 will never be recaputured. That year was simply magic.
Congratulations Smoltz on a wonderful achievement!
P.S. Will, lose the all caps, okay? No need to shout. :)
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
ok no matter how i write it this braves team absolutely sux
By notadogfan
April 22, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
Glavine’s got 17 votes of 1200 or so, my things have changed.
By slim
April 22, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
he may not win 300, but Smoltzie is a class act and should be a 1st HOFer.
He’s just a winner, and if the braves could hit he’d have 2-3 more rings easily.
By rittmann
April 22, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
Smoltz is the only Brave who has any guts and heart— The almost 41 year old gives up 1 run with 10 strikeouts in 7 innings and gets the loss???- Braves are Pathetic-
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
washinton has 6wins total 3against atlanta what does this say and look at arizona i said before the year started they would win the world series smoltz is the only player on this braves team worth a flip the rest of this team needs to go back to the minors and learn fundamentals, oh yea i forgot bobby cox does not teach fundamentals i guarantee this team will lose i cant wait till atlanta plays a real team arizona brandon webb will pitch a no hitter against atlanta guaranteed.
By College Brave
April 22, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
I’ve been a Braves fan my entire life as long as I can ever remember. John Smoltz is one heck of an athlete, maybe one of the best I have ever seen in my lifetime. But, I won’t lie to you all, I don’t particularly like him. I am surely glad he is a Brave because he is so good, but I cannot stand to hear him talk because he is so full of himself and full of “other things”.
Anyways, congrats to Smoltzie. I’m glad you are a Brave and got your 3000th as a Brave. Keep it up.
On a side note, why is there no one at the stadium? This is pitiful! We need to put folks in the stands ASAP. I’ll be there all summer as soon as I get out of school.
GO BRAVES!!
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this
JOHN SMOLTZ FOR GOVENOR OF GEORGIA
By scottbravesfan
April 22, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
Will,
The Braves just won 5 games in a row. They are 9-3 at home. If you think this team is bad you are an idiot. This team is stacked and just had a bad night swinging the bats tonight.
By Steve
April 22, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
John Smoltz is really just a big kid at heart, but the will of a champion is something he has always possessed. There is only one Schmoltzie—as Greg Olson called him. The rest of us know him as Smoltzie. How many times could he have hung it up because of injury? Or come back as half the pitcher he was in his prime? Or gone to another team? Those are the things that make him special. Not only overcoming adversity but remaining a top flight pitcher, and top flight human being.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
UH COLLEGE BRAVE GAS IS 3.50 A GALLON IDONT THINK MANY PEOPLE WILL BE GOING TO VERY MANY SPLRTS VENUES ANYMORE CANT AFFORD THE GAS TO GO., BUT WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO PAY TO SEE BRAVES LOSE BEEN THERE DONE THAT NOW I JUST BET AGAINST THEM IMAKE MONEY ON BRAVES NOW IGOT SMARTER IDONT LET ATLANTA PUT A DAGGER IN MY HEART ANYMORE IPUT MONEY IN MY BANK ACCT NOW IWILL MDE ALOT THIS WEEK BECAUSE SMOLTZ DOESNT PITCH AGAIN FOR 5DAYS,AND TOMORROW BENNET IS PITCHING WITH HIGH FEVER MY BODY IS TWINGING ON HOW MUCH I WILL MADK ON THIS FLORIDA SERIES,AND SMOLTZ YOU ARE THE BEST THING BRAVES HAVE PERIOD.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this
SCOTT BRAVES FAN IAM A PROFESSIONAL GAMBLER AND THIS TEAM YOU CALL THE BRAVES ARE PATHETIC IAM LOOKING ON MY BOARD ASI WRITE WASHINTON IS 6-15 GET IT 6-15 AND 3WINS ARE AGAINSST THESE SORRY A SS BRAVES IBET AGAINST ATLANTA EVERY DAY AS A MATTER OF THIS BRAVES TEAM IS NO BETTER WASHINTON WHO IS THE IDIOT NOW MORON.
By jones61225
April 22, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
I Love John Smoltz and have since he came up to majors. He is one great player. Congrats to John. On another note, I am a Braves lover and therefore love all our braves. No athelete can be perfect but they are nonetheless a great team. Give’em a break.
Go Braves!!!
By WILL
April 22, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this
WAIT TILL THIS TEAM PLAYS ARIZONA ,CUBS,BREWERS,METS,PHILLIES,STLOUIS,AND COLORADO AGAIN SCOTT BRAVES FAN IF IT HAD NOT SNOWED IN DENVER THE SORRY A SS BRAVES WOULD HAVE LOST 4IN A ROW.,WHOS THE MORON NOW.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
SMOLTZ COME TO THE YANKEES WE HAVE ENOUGH HITTING TO GET YOU 30 WINS IN A SEASON AND WORLD SERIES STOP GIVING YOUR BODY TO A TEAM THAT CANT WIN.
By cw
April 22, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
HOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
By richbrave
April 22, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
CHOP CHICK:
Standout.? How about an entire career!! For me its the warm-fuzzy feel of knowing Smoltz is pitching tonight( that’s almost 20 years worth of tonights). We’ve got a great chance to win. Well not tonight, but he only gave up 1 in 7. Pretty dang good for a pitcher with those miles on that body. Really, Maddox and Spahn are the only others I’ve felt that way about. Hurrah for John. Go BRAVES. Didn’t listen to Richmond’s game tonight. Had to see Smoltzie set a milestone.
By WILL
April 22, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this
JOHN SMOLTZ YOURE GOOD YOU EXEMPLIFLY EXCELLENCE YOUR TEAMMATES ARE WORTHLESS THEY EXEMPLIFY WELL SINCE THIS IS A CHRISTAIN BLOG THEY SUXXX.
By Rob
April 22, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
I remember bagging his groceries as a kid at the Parkaire Kroger. As great a pitcher as he his, and he is great, his legacy to me will always be what a great person he and his family are. Congratulations John!
By Fsubravefan10
April 23, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this
will…you obviously care about the braves, or you are an idiot, either way you have blogged FAR MORE than anyone else on this blog…fav memory was watching Smoltz during that 24 win season…phenomenal
By gayle
April 23, 2008 2:01 AM | Link to this
It is somehow fitting that on a night when Smoltz makes his mark, his team gets shut out. Since Smoltz demanded to come out of the bullpen or sign elsewhere, he has put himself before the team. As proof, just for a moment consider the long list of pretend closers the Braves have gone through to replace Smoltz in the bullpen. Anybody remember Dan Kolb? When Smoltz goes to the HOF, he should have “JS” on his jersey instead of “Braves”.
By Suenah
April 23, 2008 3:15 AM | Link to this
Congratz Superman!!!!!
By Randy
April 23, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
To me John Smoltz’s legacy is “HE’S SOLID”. He did the job no matter what he was called to do. Years and years of starting pitching, solid as a reliever, solid and strong as a CHRISTIAN leader and great all around person. Character, he has it. God Bless you John Smoltz.
By Chop Chick
April 23, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
Will, please stop the all-caps thing … that’s the blog equivalent of shouting and no one here wants to be yelled at constantly. And speaking of constantl … judging by the number of times you post in this Braves’ blog, you must be a closet fan. C’mon, admit it!
By Yehuda Hamer
April 23, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
John Smoltz’s legacy will be very simple: A great pitcher, awesome work ethic, great starter, great reliever.
By West Cobb Dad
April 23, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
I doubt he will make it on the first ballot. Not that he doesn’t deserve it (he does), but the dorks voting for the HOF have something against the Bravos. Look at Murphy. He is what every ball player should be. He represents what was and should be in baseball. But he hit a couple of homers shy of getting his ticket punched and played for a Braves team that basically was far from greatness. Same reason why you will see Bonds in the HOF before players like ol’ #3. They care about stats and turnstile #’s. To hell with character. I would like to see Smoltz, Glavine, and Maddux inducted on the same day. THAT would be a prideful day for the Braves. I just hope Chipper has a couple more of good years before he retires. Any more injury filled years and that will all he will be remembered for by the HOF. Congrats John. It has been a great 3k!!
By richbrave
April 23, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
CC:
Thank you.
By Ed
April 23, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Do you all remember a few years ago when Smoltzie’s shoulder was hurting all season, and he couldn’t throw over-handed? He had to side-arm it the whole season. And I think he went 17-3 that year. I also think that if he couldn’t throw right-handed, if the Braves needed him, he would have figured out a way to get it up there left-handed.
Smoltzie has been an inspiration to me for many years. He has been candid about problems with hids thought life. How many of us would do that publicly? He has been a model citizen and doen much for charities. He is self-confident, and with obvious good reason. But he has always given God the credit and has never seemed arrogant to me.
Someone said they love the feeling when they know Smoltzie is pitching. It almost always means the Braves will have a great chance to win the game. I agree.
I also agree that the most exciting thing in Braves history for me might have been the sight of Smoltzie entering the field from the bullpen. First the thunder on the board. Then he enters the field, walking at first, then breaking into a trot. Fans going wild, cheering, clapping, whistling, jumping up and down. The baseball version of the savior had arrived.
Many great players have come and gone for the Braves. John Smoltz is the greatest of them all for me.
By BigBravesGirl
April 23, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
Smoltz: The epitome of Class
By Bill ladd Smith
April 23, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
My favorite Smoltz moment was in 1989. In the off season, he was doing one of those autograph tours that fans love and the players put up with. I stood in line for two hours and watched John be polite and respectful to each and every fan, He smiled, laughed and joked with everyone. He has done nothing since to cause me to lose respect for him. He is a true class act, and we are fortunate to have him spend his career with Atlanta. Love you John.
By joey jojo
April 23, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
In this day of HGH and steroids it is refreshing to see an athlete be successful to the degree that John Smoltz has over the last 20 years while doing it the right way. Diligence, hardwork, determination, a competitive spirit and an undeniable will to win set Smoltz apart from so many that have played this special game. Congratulations are in order for a future member of the Hall of Fame and the greatest pitcher my Atlanta Braves have ever had.
By SAMMY THE HEAD MILLER
April 23, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
IN SMOLTZ I TRUST!
By ChampDawg
April 23, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
Booby Cox lost that game last night… in a tight 1-0 game he refuses to play small ball and try to manufacture something. Pathetic.
By willisstupid
April 23, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
WILL YOU ARE RETARDED!!!!!! ok so your teling me that we suck because we have lost to the nats 3 TIMES!!! WEll i am pretty sure we have had to play them already 6 times!! LOok we can split series with the nats, as long as we sweep your stupid Azz mets… AND WE HAVE DONE THAT!!!! THERE is not a better pitching staff with or without hampton in the NL!!! It is not a matter of when we clinch the NL EAST, it is a matter of how bad!!! YOU ARE A PROF GAMBLER??? Ok i wil bet you what ever you have in your sacvings account that we will win the east, and be playing for the WORLD SERIES!!! AND WE WILL WIN IT!!!!!! NOt because i am a braves fan, but i know that the BRAVES have the strongest team!!! minus a few bulpen pitchers!!! SO WILL PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR FAT MOUTH IS AND LETS BET!!!!!!!
By Tami
April 23, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
My fave season of John’s - other than 1991 - was 1996, his Cy Young Year. His final regular season game stands out the most. He pitched phenomenally that game, and hit a home run as well. I’ll never forget the look on his face as he rounded the bases there at Atlanta Fulton Co. Stadium. He’s a definite shoo-in to the HOF!
By aswingruber
April 23, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
WILL,
SO YOU’RE A DEGENERATE GAMBLER AND JUDING BY THE WAY YOU TYPE, YOU’RE AN UNEDUCATED DRUNKARD AS WELL. SAVE YOUR INCOHERENT RAMBLINGS FOR THE PHOENIX NEW TIMES. DUMB A*.
By TR
April 23, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
Thank you, Will… You took what should have been a very positive and upbeat blog honoring the accomplishments (and all the accompanying memories) of one of the game’s all-time greats and turned it into your personal whine session… I can’t understand your need to repeat the same crap over and over again - we got it the first time - and I, for one, do not agree with you!!!
By tammy sprinkles
April 23, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
I think it will be a toss up between his divorce and him complaining about the neighbors house blocking the sun from reaching his pool area. Oh, and probably something about his sleep inducing day job.
By Dawg4 life
April 23, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
legacy??? making sure his kids come from a broken home…..
By TomaHawkMatt
April 23, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Dawg4Life… please, I’m sure your co-workers bring up your personal life everyday at work. Life isn’t perfect and niether are you so leave the man’s family business alone. This isn’t Dr. Phil. IT’S BASEBALL!!
And WILL… please return to Flushing, NY with the rest of the turds. “ooo I’m a professional gambler. I’m brilliant!” Guess what, WILL? I bet $2000 you’re an idiot and I WON!
Back to business… SMOLTZ’s character is true character is displayed everytime he takes the mound. He is a winner and one of the hardest competitors the any sport has see. Anyone that believes otherwise does not know a dime about baseball. EASILY First ballot HALL OF FAMER!
By TomaHawkMatt
April 23, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
By the way, I hate type-Os and the NY Mets.
GO Braves!
By asphinctersayswhat??
April 23, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Will- for someone who claims they don’t care and don’t like the BRaves you sure have a lot to say!! The whole BRaves team sux? Chipper sux? Tex sucks? Escobar sux? Hudson sux? Glavine sux? They are barely 20 games into the season. Don’t you think it’s a little early to be throwing in the towel and crowning people champs??
By gspot
April 23, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
Gayle; you don’t have a clue. Smoltz was the epitomy of unselfish when he WENT to the bullpen. He did not want to but did so…for over three years…because he put the team first. Anyone who has played any level of sports would undertand that at a certain point you also have to listen to your body…and his was telling him that the routine of a relief pitcher was impacting his arm/shoulder negatively and would shorten his career. Dawg4life; do you know what prompted the divorce? I would assume you do for such an assertion (sorry Will…I know you probably don’t know what that word means…and it’s NOT what you think). Will…what can I say. You are just retarded.
By Gary
April 23, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Bobby needs to get right hand bats in the lineup on a tough left hander PRADO should have played in place of JOHNSON..need right hand help in center also…..or the BRAVES will have trouble with lefties all year……
By Gary
April 23, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Bobby needs to get right hand bats in the lineup on a tough left hander PRADO should have played in place of JOHNSON..need right hand help in center also…..or the BRAVES will have trouble with lefties all year……
By richbrave
April 23, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Gary-Gary:
Hit the post button once and wait. It will send eventually. I’ve made that mistake myself a couple of times.
By richbrave
April 23, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
WILL:
You didn’t take your medicine and sit down did you.? Now the the medical staff as well as the white-coats are after you. You gotta’ be semi-rational son. TAKE THE PILL AND RELAX. This bloggin’ is great therapy.
Don’t you love seeing an artist at work(John Smoltz).? So you think all the others in his mileau are just pygmies.? Chip Jones is whack.?!! Dude, gimme’ a break. He’s in the Hall of Fame. No question. Don’t you feel Escobar, Francouer and McCann will be great players in time? Come on.
By gspot
April 23, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Richbrave; even Chipper himself said (and I agree) that he needs probably 4-5 more good years to be HOF. If his body of work were evaluated today, he would go down in history as a GREAT ball player, but would not get in HOF.
By richbrave
April 23, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
gspot:
Well anything’s possible. But unless he cheated by time he’s in. I didn’t necessarily mean today, but O.K. even today - a streatch, but maybe.
By Brett
April 23, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
It’s a shame all these morons have decided to use this forum to make comments about the price of gas, selling tickets and the Braves’ World Series history.
Nothing should take away from what John Smoltz has done for this franchise and this city. He is truly a one-of-a-kind performer and personality, and is without a doubt a first-ballot Hall of Famer. As for his legacy? I don’t think it’s completely written yet. Given his physical conditioning, his current success and the longevity of other similar pitchers into their 40s, he could still have three or four more good years in him.
By Brett
April 23, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
It’s a shame all these morons have decided to use this forum to make comments about the price of gas, it’s affect on ticket sales and the Braves’ World Series history.
Nothing should take away from what John Smoltz has done for this franchise and this city. He is truly a one-of-a-kind performer and personality, and is without a doubt a first-ballot Hall of Famer. As for his legacy? I don’t think it’s completely written yet. Given his physical conditioning, his current success and the longevity of other similar pitchers into their 40s, he could still have three or four more good years in him.
By Brett
April 23, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
It’s a shame all these morons have decided to use this forum to make comments about the price of gas, it’s affect on ticket sales and the Braves’ World Series history.
Nothing should take away from what John Smoltz has done for this franchise and this city. He is truly a one-of-a-kind performer and personality, and is without a doubt a first-ballot Hall of Famer. As for his legacy? I don’t think it’s completely written yet. Given his physical conditioning, his current success and the longevity of other similar pitchers into their 40s, he could still have three or four more good years in him.
By Michael
April 23, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Will just vacuumed (I could have used another word, but it might have been misconstrued) all of the enjoyment out of this blog. I finally had to stop reading. Way to go, Will.
By Oldfan
April 23, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
John Smoltz’s legacy? Two things stand out for me: Class and Consummate professionalism.
By gspot
April 23, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
So, Will. It is pretty universal that EVERYBODY else on this blog thinks you suck. And you are probably responsible for things ending so abruptly. As for your “NOW I JUST BET AGAINST THEM IMAKE MONEY ON BRAVES NOW IGOT SMARTER IDONT LET ATLANTA PUT A DAGGER IN MY HEART ANYMORE IPUT MONEY IN MY BANK ACCT NOW IWILL MDE ALOT THIS WEEK BECAUSE SMOLTZ DOESNT PITCH AGAIN FOR 5DAYS”; you just showed by both the content and your wonderful writing ability (you DO know there are punctuation and space keys on the computer, right?)that NOBODY…trust me…NOBODY believes that you have EVER “got smarter”.
By WILL
April 23, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
WAS MAH HAPYPILLS IN THE MEDCINE CABNET OR IN THHE DRAWWER?? BRAVS ANND THERE FANS STINCK!!! IMA PROFESIONALL GAMBLLR. NOTT GONA WASSTE MY TIME ANYMOR. GONNING TA PUT MY HELMET ON ANND GO FA A LONG WALK.
By Bravo
April 23, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
WILL:
I’m not a professional gambler, but I’m betting you’re a LOSER!
By Drixie
April 23, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
John Smoltz is what is right with baseball. A certain Hall of Famer!
By Fsubravefan10
April 23, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this
2 things…1, to the “professional gambler” with the way the braves record is I’m assuming you aren’t making very much money, and to the kid who wrote about smoltz’s legacy being that he brought up his kids in a broken home….PLLLLLEASE, dont play that card if you want to than talk about how the divorce rate in American is over 50%, don’t single out Smoltz simply because of his status, simply assine.
By biggramma
April 23, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
John Smoltz has been a constant in the Braves lineup. He’s always there in the game whether he’s pitching or not. He is a team player. I am so sorry to hear of his divorce. I don’t live in the Atlanta area any more so don’t get that kind of news but I’m sure there is a lot to that story that we do not know. It takes 2 … Way to go, John. Congratulations!
By richbrave
April 23, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
BRAVO:
Bravo!!!
By WILL
April 24, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this
FIRST CHOP CHICK ANYBOBY THAT DOES NOT SHOW THERE FACE IS RUNNING SCARED,AND TO ALL THE IDIOTS ON HERE IGUARANTEE THIS TEAM WILL FINISH IN 5TH OR 6TH PLACE PUT YOUR GEORGIA PEENIES WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS THEY CANT BEAT THE MARLINS HOW MUCH IS THERE PAYROLL ALL OF YOU IDIOTS IN ATLANTA OR WHEREVER YOU LIVE REMEMBER THIS I AM GOOD AND I TOLD ALL YOU SOORY CARCASES THE BRAVES SUX AND TO WILLSSTUPID,ASWINSUER, GSPOT ALL YOU IDIOTS BRING YOUR MONEY ON GOTO BETUS.COM OPEN AN ACCOUNT AND LOSE YOUR A SS ON THE SORRY A SS BRAVES BECAUSE THEY ARE OVERRATED THATS WHY THEY CANT WIN AND BY THE WAY I LIVE IN GEORGIA AND I AM A YANKEE FAN PERIOD A REAL TEAM SEE ALL YOU SUCKERS IN THE WORLD SERIES AND TELL YOU I TOLD YOU SO.CHOP CHICK STOP HIDING YOUR FACE OH IDONT BLAME YOU IWOULDNT WANT TO SHOW MY FACE EITHER AND SAY IM A BRAVES FAN ANYMORE IBET AGAINST THEM EVERYDAY AND WIN YOU MORONS WHATS THERE RECORD 10-11 COME JUNE YOUR TEAM CAN GO FISHING EARLY AT LAKE LANIER
By WILL
April 24, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
AND ASWINGRUBER ANYTIME YOU WANT TO LOSE YOUR MONEY CALL ME ,GO TO BET US .COM OPEN AN ACCT AND LOSE YOUR STUPID A SSS MONEY OR BETTER YET THROUGH IT IN THE TRASH CAN YOU MORON
By WILL
April 24, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
CHOP CHICK OR WHATEVER YOUR NAME IS I AM A VIETNAM VET AND I CAN WRITE ANYWAY I CHOOSE TO IHAVE EARNED THAT RIGHT . THE BRAVES WILL FINISH IN 4TH OR 5TH PLACE PERIOD THEY CANT BEAT A TAEM WITH A 10 MILLON DOLLAR PAYROLL AND ANOTHER THING THE ONLY TEAM THE BRAVES CAN BEAT IS THE SORRY AS S METS WE WILL SWEEP THEMWHEN THE INTERLEAGUE SEASON STARTS MAY 16TH IKNOW THE TRUTH KILLS YALL YOUR TEAM ABSOLUTELY SUX.
By Havana Guy
April 24, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this
Just sailed in on my 58 Buick car hood and made my round of all the various blog and I must say that this blog is hand down and head above any other blog on the entire internet. You will never see the constant whining, self-promotion, self-importance, childish arguments or condescending sermonizing that you will find on most other blog. Blog that look more like a chatroom, where 2 or 3 out of work people are allowed to spend their every waking hour posting every feeble thought that enters their pea brains. No siree. You won’t find that here. Nope. Well done.
By richbrave
April 24, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
DOWN ON THE FARM
MIKE HAMPTON. Starts rehab assignment tomorrow in Norfolk. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED.
INS AND OUTS:
OUT: RYAN BASNER send back to AA Mississippi.
IN: ANDREW SHILIBO pitcher from Mexican league. On same team with former R-Braves IKER FRANCO (c) and JULIO FRANCO.
R-Braves lose in 14 innings. Richmond loaded the bases in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th innings and each time with 0 outs, but only scored four runs total and ultimately lost to the TIDES. Inability to get timely hits seems to be a catching disease in the Braves organization. LOB for the season approaching 120 in 18 games.
By nelson
April 24, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
another lost game by the braves vs marlins [ 15 millions team ] nice work braves
By richbrave
April 24, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Corrections. Richmond vs. Norfolk in RICHMOND tomorrow. ANDREW SHIBILO is the correct spelling. Will be at the game.
By baloney
April 24, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
The 1991 World Series. That is all people want to talk about regarding Smoltz. Fact is he lost to Jack Morris. Smoltz lasted 9 innings Morris lasted 10 innings. Also, people say he has lost alot of 1-0 or 2-0 games. Solution? Be like the oher pitcher you’re facing, don’t give up any runs. Tues. againt the Nats. he pitched great leaving after 7 trailing 1-0. The other guy left after leading 1-0. Which was better?
By richbrave
April 24, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
WILL:
Got a tip for ya’ Quit sucker bets, and do your gambling on-line in the stock market. SCOTTRADE is great. $7.00 in, $7.00 out. Its a lock.
By richbrave
April 24, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
baloney:
Belch!!! Sorry, had to pass gas after trying to digest your last post. Do you consider the two managers moves in that game with the respective offenses not significant? Half a take. Half resolution. Whew!!You blow. No more “baloney” for me.
By Fsubravefan10
April 24, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Will,
your beloved yanks are 12-10…the braves are 10-11, in other words, every one of your arguments thus far can be countered with the fact that your own team is not exactly tearing it up early….i’m sure your illiterate response will be something along the lines of it is early, I am a professional gambler, and come bet against me at blah blah blah website, my father is a vietnam vet but he doesn’t play that card, this is a baseball blog and you shouldn’t either, instead of gambling…how about buy a ticket to watch your yanks play, wait, second thought, enroll in an english class. You are pathetic, and annoying.
By John
April 25, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
Will:
3 things I know about the helmet cam:
Go away, it will make everyone else here much smarter.