Two Braves pitchers were in the news today. First, Tom Glavine returns from his five year Babylonian Captivity with the New York Mets to sign a one year deal with the Atlanta Braves. The three hundred game winner and future Hall of Famer will now have the opportunity to finish his career with the team with which he began his career.

Second, and perhaps more importantly, John Smoltz received MLB’s Branch Rickey Award which is given for putting “service above self.” Congratulations John!