Crusty Dusty

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:34 am

John Smoltz was scratched from his scheduled start Friday because of tightness in his right shoulder.

Smoltz also gave up five runs in the final inning of his spring debut last week, but the Braves have yet to reveal further details about his status.

That is the risk of a "Crusty Dusty"

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NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:39 am

He's a vet battling shoulder tightness. Maybe less risky than an injury riddled younger pitcher coming back from TJ surgery.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:40 am

Smoltz first felt the tightness earlier in the week and still felt the discomfort early Friday. UGH!!!!

Smoltz hopes to start Wednesday against the Nationals. But if he experiences more problems, his status for the start of the season could be in doubt.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:44 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

He's a vet battling shoulder tightness. Maybe less risky than an injury riddled younger pitcher coming back from TJ surgery. so is this what all of us can expect from you...to follow me around much like my "backside" and let out occasional sound (ribbing towards me making a bad pick, aka lirano).

too bad these MB didn't have a minimum age requirement.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:45 am

I don't think anyone who drafted Smoltz expected 35 starts. I think everyone expected a few missed starts and hopefully that's all this is.

We'll see.

With Lackey out for the year, ooops, till mid may and his teammate out till at least may and now this, I'm sure teams are scrambling.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:46 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

He's a vet battling shoulder tightness. Maybe less risky than an injury riddled younger pitcher coming back from TJ surgery. so is this what all of us can expect from you...to follow me around much like my "backside" and let out occasional sound (ribbing towards me making a bad pick, aka lirano).

too bad these MB didn't have a minimum age requirement.

[/QUOTE]That's priceless coming from you. Priceless.

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:50 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

He's a vet battling shoulder tightness. Maybe less risky than an injury riddled younger pitcher coming back from TJ surgery. so is this what all of us can expect from you...to follow me around much like my "backside"

[/QUOTE]Hopefully you don't end up like Kaz Matsui!

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:51 am

Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

Hopefully you don't end up like Kaz Matsui!

does kaz slide "head-first"

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:53 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

I don't think anyone who drafted Smoltz expected 35 starts. I think everyone expected a few missed starts and hopefully that's all this is.

If people weren't expecting 35 or so starts, why did he consistently get drafted so high?

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:53 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

Hopefully you don't end up like Kaz Matsui!

does kaz slide "head-first"

[/QUOTE]Evidently Felix 3.14 doesn't!

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:56 am

Because he produces very nicely in the 32ish he does make.