KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—When John Smoltz spotted the dirty uniform creeping into the space in front of his locker, he playfully pushed it back toward Tom Glavine’s side.
“I’m sorry,” Glavine said, sounding downright sincere.
Then, on his way to the showers, Glavine ran into Jeff Francoeur, who didn’t bother to look up.
“You’re not even going to say thanks?” the pitcher asked with faux disgust, having served up two long balls to Francoeur during batting practice Friday.
Did Glavine really pitch for any team other than the Braves? Was he really gone for five seasons? Except for a few gray hairs and an extra pound or two around the middle, he just picked right up where he left off in 2002.
“It almost seems like he never left,” manager Bobby Cox said. “The first day he walked in, it felt like old times.”
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