John Smoltz is expected to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals today as soon as he clears post-release waivers from the Red Sox. He is expected to join the rotation as their fifth starter.
Smoltz signed with the Red Sox this spring hoping to make a comeback from shoulder surgery and the Braves got some serious [...]
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Via Tomahawk Take
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August 19, 2009
Forty-two-year-old John Smoltz is back in the National League after an emarrassing quarter season with the Boston Red Sox.
The aging former Brave signed with the St. Louis Cardinals today, but there is not much indication how the Cardinals plan to use him.
Smoltz didn’t look good at all in Boston, and many saw a guy who [...]
Via Chicago Tribune
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August 17, 2009
John Smoltz has been released by the Boston Red Sox. Now the question remains: Will he pitch again?
Via Chron.com
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August 17, 2009
John Smoltz has been released by the Boston Red Sox. Now the question remains: Will he pitch again?
Via MSNBC
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August 18, 2009
Sources have told ESPN.com that John Smoltz is "strongly leaning" towards signing with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Via Post-Gazette
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August 17, 2009
Right-hander John Smoltz officially was released by the Boston Red Sox. Now the question remains: Will he pitch again?
Via MSNBC
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August 17, 2009
Red Sox released RHP John Smoltz.
Via rotoexperts.com
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August 18, 2009
What Happened:John Smoltz officially becomes a free agent on Wednesday after...
Via Seattle Times
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August 19, 2009
John Smoltz agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, giving the 42-year-old former ace a chance to rejuvenate his career in the middle of a pennant race.
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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August 19, 2009
Some links to tide you over during the game -- or lack thereof, if you're facing the dreaded rain delay:
Geoff Baker at the Seattle Times wonders if Josh Wilson will be DFA'd tomorrow to make way for Bill Hall.
Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash weighs in on the Bill Hall trade, admitting that the move was partially financially motivated, reports Adam McCalvy at MLB...
Via Rockin' the Red
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August 19, 2009
It appears that the Cards are on the verge of signing John Smoltz, who officially becomes a free agent today. Let me rephrase that: John Smoltz is on the cusp of bestowing the Cardinals with his graces. After all... above all, this is his choice, as he will be making the same amount of moneda no matter where he goes, with the Sawx footing the brunt of the bill. Hey, at least it&...
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