John Smoltz Finds A Job
by gondeee on Mar 16, 2010 2:01 PM EDT
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John Smoltz will once again be joining the Braves... but this time it will be in the broadcast booth. It was just announced that he will join TBS as an analyst, working TBS Sunday MLB games. He will also serve as the analyst for games on Peachtree TV, partnering with Joe Simpson.
It's great to have John back in the Braves fold, even if it is only as broadcaster. This also looks to unofficially end his 21-year Major League career, though no official retirement announcement has been made.
As a contributor to Fox Sports South, who is broadcasting the first of two consecutive spring training games today, I can't help but notice the timing of this announcement from rival station TBS. Just a bit of one-upmanship.
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And who knows
Injuries in the bullpen and we may need to put him back in uniform
I'll put you through hell, but at the end of it all we'll be champions.
So, what's the lineup for the Braves?
I’m thinking:
SportsSouth & FSS — Chip Carey play-by-play
Joe Simpson color
Peachtree — Joe Simpson play-by-play
John Smoltz color
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Add Tom Glavine into the FSS mix as a part-timer, and Brian Jordan may still do some Peachtree TV games.
It would be awesome if after getting plenty of experience we see Smoltzy and Glav covering a game together.
That would be amazing.
Especially with Smoltzie as the color guy.
"If you were going to make a Mount Rushmore of managers, Bobby's one of them."
-Mike Scioscia
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Mar 16, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully, he uses his first 30 seconds to apologize. After that, I welcome him with open arms. Perhaps the only thing that John does better than getting outs is broadcasting and commenting on the game.
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Mar 16, 2010 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Interesting
that neither he nor Glav have really used the “r” word in admitting that their playing careers are (likely) over.
Welcome back John
I’ve missed him. Feels real good to have him back.
The future has come...in the form of Jason Heyward.
I'm super excited to have Smoltz back with us,
he’s a natural in front of the camera, unlike Brian Jordan.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
this is great news for any Braves fan. Glad things got patched up & Smoltzie & Glav are back in the fold. The ST game today was great. This team seems to be carrying itself with a little swagger that I didn’t notice last year. Not cockiness. Just confidence. Wags was great in his inning of pitching hitting triple digits on a fastball. Either the radar gun was off or Wags pulled one out of his hat. I’ll take the latter. Glaus & Chipper looking solid. The team overall showing patience at the plate. And Jason being Jason. Not to mention Moylan & his new change up friend “Dave”. I’m feeling good about this team & this year. Go Bravos.
really didn't expect this so soon
seems too good to be true from a PR standpoint
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 16, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
Count me in as another who's very happy glad about this.
I’m gonna love hearing a familiar voice and unique perspective only he and Glavine will be able to bring to the games. In my heart, they’ll always be Braves to me.
Welcome back, Johnny
Good to see that there’s no hard feelings from the messy divorce. Here’s a full rundown of the next John Smoltz, Sports Casualties’ main man Craig Kimbrel.
(Ok, so maybe not the next Smoltz.) Enjoy.
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