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Cox prefers Smoltz in Braves’ rotation

In this April 27, 2008 file photo, Atlanta Braves' John Smoltz delivers a pitch in the second inning against the New York Mets in their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York. Smoltz went on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday April 29, 2008, with an ailing right shoulder, though the Braves were told he can get over the problem without surgery.

Bobby Cox prefers having John Smoltz in Atlanta’s rotation. That doesn’t mean the Braves manager isn’t open to talking about having the right-hander return to the bullpen after his stint on the disabled list. Asked Wednesday whether Smoltz could go back to being a closer, Cox said: “We are always thinking about it.” In the next breath, Cox added: “I like him as a starter.” The 40-year-old Smoltz…

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