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John Smoltz talks NLCS, postseason pitching on 'Flippin' Bats
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Atlanta Braves - John Smoltz MLB Pitching Photo - 8 x 10
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2,213 John Smoltz Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Braves' pitching plan works to near perfection
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The ageless arm, Sports
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This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz wins the Cy Young Award - Battery Power
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Starter? Reliever? Smoltz just wants the ball in playoffs
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Atlanta Braves have 2 break-out youngsters pitching well, but for how long?
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Atlanta Braves John Smoltz during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia,PA.( AP Photo/Tom DiPace Stock Photo - Alamy
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Takeaways from Atlanta's doubleheader split with Washington in Nationals Park - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Baseball In Pics - The 1990's Atlanta Braves pitching staff. Left to right, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and Steve Avery.
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Shanks: Dare we compare these young Atlanta Braves pitchers to Cy Young winners of the team's past?
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Spencer Strider sets new Atlanta Braves strikeout record with 16