Braves to honor Smoltz by retiring No. 29 http://tinyurl.com/6tr6c46 ATLANTA -- Twenty-five years after acquiring John Smoltz in a trade that brought more attention to Doyle Alexander, the Braves will immortalize Smoltz alongside the franchise's most iconic figures. Smoltz's legendary career in Atlanta will be celebrated June 8, when the Braves induct him into the club's Hall of Fame and retire the No. 29 jersey he wore while teaming with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine to form some of the greatest starting rotations in baseball history. The induction ceremony will be held during an afternoon luncheon and Smoltz's number will be retired before that evening's game against the Blue Jays. "I've never ever thought about having my number retired," Smoltz said. "I never thought about anything other than giving everything I had to the fullest and finishing as strong as I could. When I think about it, it will probably hit home and it probably won't until that day. But it's very humbling." [中略] Like so many other iconic athletes, Smoltz was not able to complete his career with the organization with which he will always be most synonymous. But he is thankful that the Braves have given him one more chance to say goodbye to the fans. "It's just an incredible feeling that has yet to sink in," Smoltz said. 老史球衣將在美國時間6/8對上Blue Jays比賽前退休 感謝老史Q_Q --

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