Comments on: John Smoltz gets his wittle feelings hurt. Imagine that.

By: Roy Hobbs

Roy Hobbs — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:53:09 +0000

Wow, childish much? Everyone hates to have thier feelings hurt. I would think a professional journalist would understand that and continue to treat the athlete with professionalism and respect. See, thats the trick. You REPORT on whats happening. If you are reporting on what they are doing, and not creating news to continue receiving a paycheck, they will understand that the good and the bad are the price of honest reporting.

By: HAL

HAL — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:10:25 +0000

theres one more icon with a huge contract whos heading in the same direction as glvs and smiltzy at breakneck speed i cant wait for the reaction when hes told his once a month batting service isent needed any more

By: Braindawg

Braindawg — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:14:55 +0000

Wasnt Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth rude and unpleasent? Yet their HOF’ers! Maybe thats just how they get an edge, Smoltz, who is one of my Favorite Braves, is HOF material. Im just saying…..That is all! Later!

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:18:32 +0000

MB … It has to be tough to do what you do- write an unfavorable opinion about an athlete and then face them in the clubhouse. I have always enjoyed Smoltz as an athlete but was turned off by his departure from the Braves simply for the money. I thought the Red Sox were insane to guarantee 5 million for a guy coming off a surgery at age 42. I was watching the Sox-Yanks game Thursday night and bet my friend’s the Sox would dump him after the game as they couldn’t afford (with time running out in that division) to hope he’d suddenly restore himself to greatness. Glavine, too, split for the bucks because Lord knows, he must have needed them- abandoning the comfort of home for a few extra million. I work in radio and on several occasions, turned down bigger money to stay put after learning the hard way that the station- and my comfort zone there- was worth something that can’t be translated into dollars. It was a lesson I learned the hard way- leaving a station I’d spent 7 years with- making good money- and then left for a 3 year deal elsewhere in the same market (Miami). The bucks were great but I was miserable the whole time. My hard core fans were upset I’d abandoned by home base, and I did not enjoy the same level of success. I now work in Montgomery, AL and have an idyllic situation in all aspects. I make good money, have built a strong listener base, and have a place in the community. Twice now, I have turned down six figures to go back to South Florida, which has become a lousy place to live. My bet is that Smoltz hasn’t enjoyed one dime of that Boston money. I could be making more right now, but for what? I have it made in every respect that matters, and my gut tells me you’d think or react in a similar way (assuming you’re happy in Atlanta). Anyway, thanks for a great Sunday morning read!

By: Late To The Party

Late To The Party — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:44:56 +0000

I don’t know Smoltz well enough to have a personal opinion about him, but let me get this straight: A sports journalist, who’s job is to write about local sports, decides to ignore one of the biggest stars in local sports, because the local sports star, who’s job is to play sports, got mad at the sports writer. I guess you got him. You failed to do part of your job because your feelings were hurt. An AJC reader, who’s job it is to go to work and do something else so he can pay for his newspaper discovers that there are no longer any Smoltz stories in the AJC., so he cancels his subscription. You really showed him. Remember this when they announce the next rounds of curbacks at the AJC., Your personal feude with one of the men you are supposed to cover is just one more reason tor readers to simply walk away. Will the last man leaving be sure to lock the door?

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