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Smoltz says he's determined, focused

Associated Press

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

BOSTON -- The familiar cap with the "A" on the front no longer fit, so John Smoltz turned to Plan B -- Boston. After playing all 20 of his major league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, the only pitcher in baseball history with 200 wins and 150 saves is starting over at age 41 with the Red Sox. "I'm as determined and I'm as focused as I've ever been," Smoltz said Tuesday. "The uniform has changed. The desire won't change." The right-hander who says he's "doing great" after major shoulder sur ...

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