John Smoltz as a bullpen option for the Braves... maybe

More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Browse more photos » When one first takes a look at the 8.32 ERA, the .341 batting average against, and the 1.70 WHIP, your first thought is probably not, "those are John Smoltz' 2009 numbers." Those numbers more closely resemble an Oliver Perez, Jamie Moyer type pitcher. But John Smoltz' numbers they are. That's a pretty good reason for the Red Sox to designate him for assignment, it's also a pretty good reason why no one claimed him and his contract on waivers, and it's probably a pretty good reason why John Smoltz may not get a chance to pitch for any other major league team this year... or is it? The biggest questions here is, "does Smoltz have any value left in his right arm?" After all this is a guy who posted a 2.57 ERA before getting hurt last year. And really, he posted an 0.78 ERA in his first 4 starts before trying to pitch through an injury. Surely a talent like that just doesn...