ATL Journal-Constitution: Chipper resents Smoltz’s remarks (RR)

Jones returned from a sore groin and hit a home run in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Detroit at Turner Field… Then he took a shot at Smoltz for what Jones believed were disparaging remarks after Jones sat out Friday’s loss to the Tigers, in which Smoltz pitched.

“I’ll play the rest of the games this year and do what I can,” Jones said, then followed it with a clear jab at Smoltz: “Somebody I know better not miss a start, though.”
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Jones said before the game he wasn’t completely recovered but felt pressure to play — because of three consecutive shutouts, but also because of comments by people who “don’t believe (that he’s hurt).”

Smoltz… was asked afterward if his Friday comments had been directed at Jones. The pitcher smiled and said, “I have no comment. I’m not even going to address that right there.”
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Minutes later, Jones came from the training room and spoke with reporters. He was asked if he thought Smoltz’s comments Friday were aimed at him. “I don’t know. You guys interviewed him last night, how’d y’all take it?” Jones said, and there was a silent pause that seemed to confirm to the third baseman what he believed.

“I’d be stupid if I didn’t take it the same way,” he said.