More - John Smoltz Quotes

This is for all the nay-sayers. This is for all the ones that said there's no way this can continue ... to the ones that are waiting for the next debacle.

John Smoltz

 

It's almost like you're in some kind of twilight zone. You're going, no way.

John Smoltz

 

The fact that we've won division titles in such strange ways every single year, I don't think there is one thing you can say other than Bobby Cox.

John Smoltz

 

It's been a grind. I feel like I'm pitching really good and sometimes you give up runs, where you go, 'How in the world did I give up runs?' Then there are games where you think you should give up six (runs) and you don't.

John Smoltz

 

I'm certainly proud. For tonight it sure feels good. I had some rough pitches but some good pitches.

John Smoltz

 

It's really been amazing, ... That's the only way to describe it. There's no other word to describe what we're doing. They prepare each kid that's come up here in a way that not a lot has to be taught.

John Smoltz

 

It's been amazing. I don't know how to describe it, other than to give all the credit to Bobby Cox and a few of the veteran players. These kids are so bona fide. They're like sponges. They want to learn. I'm having a blast.

John Smoltz

 

Anybody can be a starting pitcher. Not everybody can be a great starting pitcher, but anyone can start. Anyone can't close. It's a completely different animal. It's a completely different mind-set. Some guys can do it for a while, then burn out. Some guys can't do it at all. I think it's the most challenging thing in the game.

John Smoltz

 

I've just got to be honest with them so in case something happens, they have a plan,

John Smoltz

 

His name just seemed to be synonymous with being a superstar. It's not supposed to happen like this.

John Smoltz