The pitcher was John Rocker , who , while a dominating closer for the Atlanta Braves , made himself notorious , particularly in the New York area , with his remarks in a December 1999 interview with Sports Illustrated that disparaged New York City , and , among other things , took a swipe at the people who rode the No. 7 train to Shea Stadium .
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John Rocker
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Atlanta Braves
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New York
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New York City