Truly a little bit of irony here, coming back to this stadium. I'd seen enough in 18 innings, but this is the greatest trip of my life, ... This is going to be the first World Series game I ever attended that I didn't play in.
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I think it's because my mechanics are so much better. My arm and hand are in a position where I couldn't get them consistently before. I still break down. ... But more times than not, it's right where it needs to be and the hitter isn't recognizing it yet. It's going to be a weapon.John Smoltz
There's a perception problem in Atlanta with the bullpen. It's hard to let go of the past. As soon as something goes wrong, everyone says, 'Here we go again.
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Joey Devine has such an incredible upside. I don't know any player in the history of the game that has gone through what he did. His personality will deal with it.
John Smoltz
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy took batting practice at Turner Field last week. That was a gutsy performance there, ... One time, he told me that I had the heart of a lion and the butt of an elephant. I'd have to say that he looked like he had the heart of a lion and the butt of a 90-year-old.
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The anticipation is what kills me, ... I have more fun in these games than I have in any game I pitch. The issue's going to be will I be able to contain that adrenaline. I learned how to do that in my latter years.
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It's a devastating blow for us. I don't think people realize how valuable he was to our rotation. That's why we kept holding out hope that he'd be able to give us something in the playoff drive.
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