Smoltz has no interest in running for office Righty says in text congressional seat 'not in my plans' By Mark Bowman / MLB.com 02/28/10 12:55 PM EST Count John Smoltz among those who were surprised about the details of a report that indicated the Republican Party may approach him to campaign to become a U.S. congressman. Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insider Jim Galloway reported on Saturday that Republicans are thinking about approaching Smoltz to run for the congressional seat that will be vacated when U.S. Rep. John Linder retires at the end of his current term. "This is not in my plans," Smoltz replied via a text message on Sunday morning. When asked about this report that was based on information Galloway received from a source in Washington, D.C., Smoltz immediately indicated he felt there was a mixup, and then playfully said that he was sure a number of his friends were having some fun with this information. 亞特蘭大日報/憲法報熟悉政治內情的人士Jim Galloway在這個星期六報導，共和黨 希望找老史競選國會席次，原因是因為某位現任眾議院議員即將在任期結束後退休，而 到時候就會空出一個位置。老史本人對於這份報導也感到十分驚訝。 "這件事並不在我的計畫中。"老史在這個禮拜天早上透過手機簡訊做出回應。 不過這個消息似乎不是空穴來風。據傳這份報導的來源是 Galloway 接收到來自於華府的 資訊。老史立刻表示他對於華府這個地方完全搞不清楚，然後接著又開玩笑的說他相信 他的朋友們一定都會對這個消息感到非常有趣。 While spending 21 of his 22 Major League seasons with the Braves, Smoltz established himself as a highly respected figure who, according to the AJC, has assisted with campaigns staged by U.S. Rep. Tom Price and U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. Smoltz, who pitched for the Red Sox and Cardinals last season, is still keeping the door open to pitch again. The 42-year-old right-hander is currently working out in Atlanta, with the intent to be ready to pitch if a Major League club were to present a desired opportunity within the next month or possibly during the final months of the season. "I'm actually excited about this opportunity," Smoltz said two weeks ago. "I'm going to take it at my own pace. I've been part of several things that look good in the beginning and don't turn out the way you envisioned." 老史在大聯盟一共投了22個球季，其中有21年的職業生涯都待在亞特蘭大勇士隊。 他已經將自己塑造成一位未來將受人景仰的偉大投手。 去年球季老史分別效力過波士頓紅襪和聖路易紅雀這兩支球隊，今年他依舊想繼續在場上 投球並持續敞開大門歡迎其他球隊簽下他。今年已經42歲的老史目前正待在亞特蘭大鍛鍊 自己維持自己的身體強度。如果有哪支大聯盟的球隊願意在下個月或者是球季中提供一個 理想的機會，那他就可以準備好上場投球。 "我對於這個機會感到非常興奮。"老史在兩個禮拜以前這麼說。 "我要按照我自己的步伐。我已經經歷過許多事。一開始那些事情看似進行的很順利，可惜 最終都事與願違。" 原文http://0rz.tw/dHLmT ______________________________________________________________________________ 推老史~再繼續投10年吧~ --

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