Season-ending shoulder surgery for Smoltz - The Postgame Pub

Crono139 · 06-04-2008, 09:38 AM

The Braves have scheduled a Wednesday afternoon press conference and MLB.com speculates that they'll make an announcement regarding John Smoltz's status that may involve season-ending shoulder surgery.

Smoltz blew a save in his return from the disabled list Monday and MLB.com reports that he woke up with pain in his shoulder Tuesday. Smoltz has said in the past that he'd retire rather than undergo another shoulder operation, but indicated Monday that he might be willing to go back under the knife to prolong his career and will be a free agent after this season.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...tnered=rss_mlb

Just great.

Crono139 · 06-04-2008, 09:46 AM

Well, it's official.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that John Smoltz will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.

The Braves have scheduled a Wednesday afternoon press conference. Smoltz blew a save in his return from the disabled list Monday and MLB.com reports that he woke up with pain in his shoulder Tuesday. Smoltz has said in the past that he'd retire rather than undergo another shoulder operation, but indicated Monday that he might be willing to go back under the knife to prolong his career and will be a free agent after this season. If Smoltz is indeed done for the season, Rafael Soriano and Manny Acosta will be competing for saves.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...oltz_0605.html

**Chubz** · 06-04-2008, 10:04 AM

at his age, shoulder surgery is going to be tough. Just look at Curt Schilling.

**cruzg24** · 06-04-2008, 10:15 AM

Yes! One less Brave to worry about!! WooHOO!

Jerome · 06-04-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzg24

Yes! One less Brave to worry about!! WooHOO!

you can't be f***ing serious. you are a loser. who the hell cheers when somebody gets injured? get a life.

Crono139 · 06-04-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerome

you can't be f***ing serious. you are a loser. who the hell cheers when somebody gets injured? get a life.

Stupid Mets fa... oh wait. I guess there's always an exception.

If he decides to retire after the surgery, then so be it. At least he's pretty much a lock for the HoF.

Crono139 · 06-04-2008, 03:34 PM

And this is why I've been a fan of his...

"I've pulled off a lot of miracles. I'm a blessed man. I look forward to seeing if I can do it again."

Jerome · 06-04-2008, 03:48 PM

if this is how smoltz, one of the best pitchers of our generation and the fiercest competitor in the game today, goes out, it's truly a shame. here's to hoping he makes a quick recovery and we see him back on the mound in the not so distant future

. he is an asset to the game of baseball, and the reason why i opted to throw the splitty in high school (which was the single most reason i received a scholarship to pitch anywhere). either way, first ballot HOFer in my opinion.

**cruzg24** · 06-04-2008, 04:57 PM

LOL, thank god he's not playing anymore against us. He's been rlly kicking our ass. As I can recall we have been the ones who have been struck with injuries and you guys never get a superstar injured in like the past 5 years, excluding chipper.

lol, u guys need to learn how to play on the road.

Crono139 · 06-04-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzg24

lol, u guys need to learn how to play on the road.

It's so sad.

**cruzg24** · 06-04-2008, 07:46 PM

If only u guys could play at home all the time..... I think its more of a mentality type of issue more than anything.

06-04-2008, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42196 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Season-ending shoulder surgery for Smoltz The Braves have scheduled a Wednesday afternoon press conference and MLB.com speculates that they'll make an announcement regarding John Smoltz's status that may involve season-ending shoulder surgery. Smoltz blew a save in his return from the disabled list Monday and MLB.com reports that he woke up with pain in his shoulder Tuesday. Smoltz has said in the past that he'd retire rather than undergo another shoulder operation, but indicated Monday that he might be willing to go back under the knife to prolong his career and will be a free agent after this season. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...tnered=rss_mlb Just great.

06-04-2008, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42196 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Season-ending shoulder surgery for Smoltz Well, it's official. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that John Smoltz will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. The Braves have scheduled a Wednesday afternoon press conference. Smoltz blew a save in his return from the disabled list Monday and MLB.com reports that he woke up with pain in his shoulder Tuesday. Smoltz has said in the past that he'd retire rather than undergo another shoulder operation, but indicated Monday that he might be willing to go back under the knife to prolong his career and will be a free agent after this season. If Smoltz is indeed done for the season, Rafael Soriano and Manny Acosta will be competing for saves. http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...oltz_0605.html

06-04-2008, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Jerome PGP HoFer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,001 vCash: 5466 Donate Rep Power: 57 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Season-ending shoulder surgery for Smoltz if this is how smoltz, one of the best pitchers of our generation and the fiercest competitor in the game today, goes out, it's truly a shame. here's to hoping he makes a quick recovery and we see him back on the mound in the not so distant future . he is an asset to the game of baseball, and the reason why i opted to throw the splitty in high school (which was the single most reason i received a scholarship to pitch anywhere). either way, first ballot HOFer in my opinion.

06-04-2008, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
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06-04-2008, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
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