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Article: John Smoltz Hopes for Quick Return
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RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
05-10-2001
John Smoltz Hopes for Quick Return
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- John Smoltz's second rehabilitation start in the minors was rockier than his first, but the Braves right-hander said Thursday he hopes to be back in an Atlanta uniform as early as next week.
Smoltz pitched five innings for the Class-A Macon Braves at Grayson Stadium, giving up a run and four hits to the Savannah Sand Gnats. Last week, he pitched four shutout innings for the Double-A Greenville Braves.
``I had some good innings and I had some bad innings. I'm definitely going to have some of those up there'' in Atlanta, said Smoltz, who missed the 2000 season after tearing the ...