Comeback Trail: Big Cat Strikes

Tue., Feb. 22, 2000

Andres Galarraga decided Monday to accelerate his comeback schedule.

The Big Cat, sidelined all of last season to undergo treatment for cancer in his back, took part in batting practice on the main field for the first time in spring training.

Galarraga faced 33 pitches from two of the Braves’ best starters, hitting one over the wall against Greg Maddux and hitting several line drives against John Smoltz.

“Man, you ain’t sick,” Maddux told Galarraga.

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