Joba Headed to Dr. Andrews

The final nail in the coffin.

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Breaking News: Smoltz Career May Be Over

The Atlanta Braves have placed John Smoltz on the 15-day disabled list, but Smoltz's season, and possibly his career, may be over. Smoltz pitched out of the pen Monday night, but woke up Tuesday with increased pain in shoulder. He's headed to see surgeon Dr. James Andrews and may opt for season ending surgery.

"I can't compete against my body anymore," Smoltz said on Wednesday during a news conference at Turner Field, where he was accompanied by executive vice president Frank Wren and manager Bobby Cox.

"Yesterday, when he came to the ballpark, it was evident to all of us that it couldn't continue this way," Wren said.

"I said I would retire if the desire was gone," Smoltz said on Wednesday. "I'm not there yet. I'm not there emotionally. Physically, [that's] still to be determined."S

Smoltz has 210 career wins and 154 saves.

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Breaking News: Posada Has No Structural Damage

Buster Olney has reported on ESPN News that an examination of Jorge Posada's shoulder by Dr. James Andrews showed no major damage. If true, that's fantastic news. Rehab and rest would be the way to go.

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Top Pick to Have TJ Surgery

The Yankees number one pick in this year's amateur draft, Andrew Brackman, will undergo Tommy John surgery. It was thought that surgery would be needed eventually, but it has now been decided that the time is right. Dr. James Andrews will be performing the surgery.

Brackman recently signed a four-year deal worth $4.5 million that includes a $3.3 million signing bonus and could escalate to $13.8 million if incentives are met.


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