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Smoltz inching closer to return

• PITTSBURGH - Atlanta ace John Smoltz is throwing again and hopes his injured rotator cuff heals enough to let him move into the Braves bullpen later this month.
  
  Smoltz threw 45 pitches from 60 feet at PNC Park on Monday, a day after throwing 25 pitches from about 40 feet.
  
  Until this weekend, Smoltz had not thrown since lasting only four innings against the Mets in a 6-3 loss on April 27. Smoltz said after that game that discomfort in his shoulder prevented him from throwing properly.

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Andruw Jones struggles mightily in L.A.

• LOS ANGELES - Andruw Jones keeps his emotions in check, as he believes a professional athlete should.
  
  He won't slam his bat to the ground after a rally-killing strikeout or thrust his fist in the air after a game-winning homer.
  
  This year, there have been way more strikeouts (38) than home runs (one) for Jones. But don't be fooled by his demeanor. This hurts.

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