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NEW YORK -- Broadway Joe delivered a headline-making apology.Joe Namath backpedaled Tuesday on his criticism of New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith for not returning to the game Sunday after injuring his right knee and standing on the sideline for the second half of a 24-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.Smith was hurt while being sacked in the second quarter. An MRI on Monday revealed that Smith has a torn anterior cruciate ligament , a season-ending injury.My bad Geno, Namath wrote on Twitter to Smith. In the dark ages we players had the say. I hope you heal and play as long as you choose! Joe.Smith started his first game since the 2014 season finale in place of the benched Ryan Fitzpatrick. He was 4 of 8 for 95 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown to Quincy Enunwa, but was hurt when he scrambled to his left and held onto the ball rather than throw it away on a third-down play, and took the sack.After being examined on the sideline for several minutes, Smith walked to the locker room for further evaluation. He watched the rest of the game in the second half from the sideline while wearing sweats.Namath took to Twitter when he saw Smith.If youve got a right knee injury keeping you out of the game, the Hall of Famer wrote , why are you standing on the sideline the entire 2nd half? How bad can it be?After seeing Namaths comments later Sunday, Smith responded on Twitter : Somebody tell Joe that the doctors have the final say on whether you can or cannot get back into the game ... and also that I love him!Namath eventually got Smiths message and responded Tuesday morning.Smith initially didnt think the injury was serious. He was seeking a second opinion on his knee on Tuesday, but his season -- and, likely, Jets career -- is over. The 2013 second-round draft pick out of West Virginia is scheduled to be a free agent after the season, and New York is not expected to re-sign him.Smith wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that this is only the beginning and the future is so bright, and thanked fans, friends and family for their support.Ill be back stronger, faster and smarter in no time, Smith wrote.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Courtney Lee Jersey . It might not have mattered. While the Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, the Padres showed their future has promise behind two rookies. Grizzlies Jerseys 2020 . JOHNS, N. https://www.cheapgrizzlies.com/634p-allen-iverson-jersey-grizzlies.html . LOUIS -- St. Jaren Jackson Jersey . 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Philadelphia manager Pete Mackanin said.The teams conclude their four-game series at Turner Field. The Phillies start right-hander Jerad Eickhoff (6-12, 3.83 ERA) against Atlantas Joel De La Cruz (0-3, 4.66).Atlanta general manager John Coppolella said he would not trade first baseman Freddie Freeman or pitcher Julio Teheran. Otherwise, anyone else is considered fair game.The Braves completed a trade Saturday, sending outfielder Hector Olivera to San Diego for outfielder and former NL MVP Matt Kemp, a right-handed hitter with 23 home runs.Weve been trying to find right-handed power from the start, Coppolella said. Hes somebody who can help us. We need to get back to winning games here. We think this guy can hit right behind Freddie Freeman, give us some power that we sorely lack and that hell be a good help to our team on the field and off the field.Atlanta has already moved some of its most tradable players. Last week, the Braves sent pitchers Lucas Harrell and Dario Alvarez to Texas in exchange for slugging infield prospect Travis Demeritte. In June, the club traded utility man Kelly Johnson to the Mets.Thhe Braves may also be able to find a market from a contending team for right fielder Nick Markakis, infielder Gordon Beckham or right-handed reliever Jim Johnson.dddddddddddd There appears to be little interest in catcher A.J. Pierzynski and shortstop Erick Aybar.The Phillies had not yet pulled the trigger on a deal, but they had showcased a pair of pitchers they might be willing to trade in this series. Vince Velasquez pitched Friday and Jeremy Hellickson worked Saturday. It is likely the Phillies would demand three or four highly valued young players in return.Texas is said to be particularly interested in Velasquez and had scouts on hand at Turner Field to watch him pitch Friday.Our whole goal is to get young pitchers because theyre the most expensive commodity and if you can develop young pitchers like (Velasquez and Hellickson) and have four or five or those guys youre ahead of the game, Mackanin said. But at the same time, Ill listen to any offers if you get three guys for him that are really good-looking prospects because pitching is such a commodity. Youve got to consider it.There were even rumors that Hellickson would be traded before Saturdays start.Who knows whats going to happen, Mackanin said. Its out of my control. (Hellickson) is a free agent at the end of the year. Hes a professional and he knows hes got to pitch well for the rest of the year no matter where hes at. ' ' '