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Glavine and Smoltz ready for All-Star game

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The Braves have landed two of their longtime pitchers on the National League roster for the All-Star game -- Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. <br> <br> Glavine lads all major league starting pitchers with a 1.75 ERA.<br> <br> Smoltz is second in the National League with 27 saves.<br> <br> Manager Bobby Cox said of his duo, ``Two of the best going. Can&#39;t miss with either one.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Outfielder Andruw Jones still has a chance to make the team through fan internet voting that will pick the final player on each roster.<br> <br> Glavine (11-3) already has two Cy Young awards and could be headed for a third. This will make his eighth All-Star appearance. Glavine said, ``It&#39;s NOT as big a thrill as the first time, but you always want to be considered among the best and making All-Star teams is a way to do that.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Smoltz won his Cy Young in 1996 and he became a closer last year after missing all of the 2000 season with arm surgery. He said he felt -``very honored.&#39;&#39;
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