From The Windup: Open Letter to Braves’ Hall Of Fame Trio

Dear John Smoltz, Greg Maddux, and Tom Glavine:

First of all, I just wanted to say I’m a huge fan of all three of you. Obviously, being a Cubs fan, I have a soft spot for Maddux, but all three of you exemplify what it means to be a major league player both on and off the field. You are great teammates, and you care enough to work on hitting and bunting in addition to taking pride in fielding your position well. You three should all be admired for this, in addition to the stellar pitching accolades you have accrued for the better part of the past two decades.

That is why what I’m about to do is so difficult. I’m begging you three to all retire after this season.

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