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Friday, May 30, 2008
Braves enjoy good day on the road
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Braves got a lot of good news yesterday — and they needed it.
After Jorge Campillo’s latest impressive outing (one earned run in five innings with six strikeouts, topped off by a two-run single), John Smoltz threw two innings in Rome with his new-look three-quarters arm angle and expects to come off the disabled list before Monday’s game against the Marlins.
Smoltz allowed only one hit while throwing 27 pitches (17 for strikes) in his second rehab assignment. “I threw some real good, quality pitches that would get hitters out at any level,” the veteran right-hander told Steve Hummer.
Speaking of injured Braves, I’m not sure where the rumor started that Matt Diaz was going to be lost for the year, but the reality is that he’ll be out four to six weeks with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. So now Gregor Blanco gets to play every day, and as long as Mark Kotsay is having trouble with his back, Omar Infante and Greg Norton will get playing time, too.
Which leads me to say how much I’m loving the Braves’ bench this year. It’s a talented, versatile bunch of guys who embrace their roles.
And, in a final bit of good news, the first vote totals for the All-Star Game have been released, and it’s looking really good for Chipper Jones to make his first appearance at the Midsummer Classic since 2001.
Chipper, who has an incredible .420 average heading into June, leads the Melts’ David Wright, 420,664 votes to 321,091.
“It would be cool to go to this one, last one at old Yankee Stadium,” the Braves third baseman told Carroll Rogers. “We’ll see. Still got a long way to go.”
Do you vote — or even watch — the All-Star Game? If so, which Braves will you vote for this year? Here’s how to cast your ballot.
Upcoming TV Schedule
Friday: at Reds, 7:10, SportSouth
Saturday: at Reds, 3:55, FOX
Sunday: at Reds, 1:15, SportSouth
Monday: vs. Marlins, 7:00, SportSouth
Tuesday: vs. Marlins, 7:00, Peachtree TV
Wednesday: vs. Marlins, 1:00, Peachtree TV
Thursday: vs. Marlins, 7:00, Peachtree TV
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