John Smoltz's career got off to a rocky start.By the time he was done, it was good enough to ensure no one ever wears his number again for the Atlanta Braves.The team announced Monday that No. 29 will be retired and Smoltz will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame at Turner Field. The honors will take place during ceremonies on June 8, before the Braves begin a weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays."I always wanted to be clutch," said Smoltz, who won numerous big games over his 20-plus years with the Braves.He is the only pitcher with at least 200 wins and 150 saves. Smoltz spent nearly his entire career with the Braves before a bitter breakup led to him dividing his final season between Boston and St. Louis in 2009. But he's made amends with the Atlanta organization, says the city will be his lifelong home and is seen frequently around the ballpark in his new role as a broadcaster for TBS and the MLB Network. Source: ESPN
Damn SG you're on it. I just heard about this on the radio down here. Well deserved IMO. Smoltz was outstanding.
