JOHN SMOLTZ NEWS
Tom Verducci: How do you beat the Yankees? Smoltz has a radical idea
13 days ago by
Sports Illustrated
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The Yankees wear out pitchers like no other team. How should the Phillies try to slow them down? John Smoltz has a radical idea. Tom Verducci explains the plan's merit in Five Cuts.
Smoltzed Again
July 26, 2009 by
Surviving Grady
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John Smoltz avoided the "one bad inning" syndrome by sucking in all five he pitched today. Is there really anyone left out there that thinks this guy can pitch in the majors, let alone the AL East? He is getting lit up by teams like Washington, Oakland and Baltimore. I sure...
BAL 6, BOS 2: Smoltz rocked
July 27, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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The John Smoltz experiment is failing, miserably.
Smoltz got rocked around for nine hits over five innings pitched allowing six runs, one walk, six strikeouts and one home run given up.
Nick Markakis drove in three runs including a solo home run in the fifth and David Hernandez...
Smoltz's Future
August 13, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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As much of the baseball world knows, John Smoltz refused his assignment to minors yesterday, effectively ending his short career with the Red Sox.
Smoltz's immediate future is still in the Sox hands, as they still must choose to release or trade him. According to Fox Sports...
Jeremy Hermida: Classic Theo Epstein
3 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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Last offseason, GM Theo Epstein opted against making a big splash in free agency and instead decided to make a number of "low risk, high reward" signings. Epstein went out and signed John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Takashi Saito, and Rocco Baldelli to 1 year contracts with plenty...
Smoltz Allegedly Likes The Color Red
August 19, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Which is why he's moved from the Braves (red as an accent color) to the Red Sox, and now "is strongly leaning toward the Cardinals", rather than the Dodgers (who have very limited red on their uniforms).
John Smoltz is "strongly leaning" toward signing with...
John Smoltz – GOOD RIDENCE AND SEE YA LATER!
August 20, 2009 by
BoSox Injection
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At first glance I thought the signing of John Smoltz, by the Boston Red Sox was a great idea. GOOD RIDENCE AND SEE YA LATER! That’s what I’m saying now! I honestly thought Smoltz was going to be a great fit a Boston uniform. As he was the jack of all trades in terms of [...]
Time To Pass The Torch
July 20, 2009 by
Surviving Grady
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I'm calling the Great John Smoltz Experiment a failure. The guy has managed just one win while compiling a 6.31 ERA. Would have been a nice story, but "Smoltzie" is starting to be a bullpen killer. I always though he looked a bit like James Taylor...now he's starting...
Congratulations John Smoltz!
July 12, 2009 by
BoSox Injection
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Congratulations John Smoltz! It’s been a few weeks in the making, but Smoltz earns his first victory in a Boston Red Sox uniform, as the Sox won 15-9. Smoltz pitched a great game tonight verse the Kansas City Royals as he went five innings and left with a 9-1 lead. His...
Cardinals' Smoltz to miss next start
September 12, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Cardinals right-hander John Smoltz is being held out of his scheduled start Monday against the Florida Marlins because of shoulder tendinitis.
Smoltz, 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA in four starts with St. Louis after being released by the Boston Red Sox, said Saturday he expects to miss only...
Goodbye, Smilin' Eric and Good Luck, Smoltzie
June 30, 2009 by
Surviving Grady
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Going to the Yankees is like pledging allegiance to the Nazis, the Cylons and the Sinister Six. Once you go there, I can't let you back in the good graces, no matter how many roast beef sandwiches or Leighton Meester photos you send me. So it is with great regret that I discovered...
Cardinals Bullpen Fixes John Smoltz In Five Minutes
Two weeks ago, John Smoltz left Boston a washed up failure. Then one bullpen session with the Cardinals and suddenly he's a future Hall of Famer again. All because his teammates figured out what Boston coaches couldn't. Smoltz's tenure with the Red Sox could not have gone...
Bud Norris Breaks Losing Streak As Astros Defeat John Smoltz For The First Time In Over 10 Years
And no, I have no idea when the Astros last defeated Smoltz, but it was 1998 or earlier as the Yahoo game logs only go back to '99. And the Astros have never defeated the guy in the postseason. EVER.
Sometimes, things just don't turn out the way you think they will. Bud Norris...
Mr. Smoltz, There's Some Writing On this Wall We'd Like You To Read
August 07, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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The Braves in the 1990s were the greatest near-dynasty of all time. The Braves won their division 14-straight times over a 15-year span (1994 was washed out because of the strike), winning five NL pennants and one World Series in the process. Had the Braves taken two or three of those...
Red Sox designate John Smoltz for assignment
August 07, 2009 by
tonyblogs.net
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John Smoltz has been designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, likely putting an end to what surely will be a Hall of Fame career. The move comes a day after another poor performance by Smoltz, this time getting rocked by the Yankees.
Smoltz signed with the Red Sox while...
Is John Smoltz's Career Over?
August 08, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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The Boston Red Sox have sent John Smoltz packing, a day after yet another early exit where the rival New York Yankees spanked him for eight runs on nine hits and four walks in just over three innings.The struggling 42-year-old righty, who probably should have just retired as a long...
8/6: The first game of "The Series."
August 06, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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John Smoltz and his good FIP take to Yankees Stadium, trying to finally put together a quality start. He will square up with Joba Chamberlain. The Red Sox need a split, but want even more...
Smoltzie. You lost. Ya big baby...
October 01, 2009 by
Fenway West
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So, it seems that John Smoltz and the Cardinals are blaming his loss yesterday...not on his suck, but on the unrubbed balls he was given for the game.I'll admit it...I openly am annoyed by John Smoltz and everything he does. I was SO excited when he signed with the team. On his...
John Smoltz: The Little Engine That Could
August 20, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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John Smoltz isn't quite ready to hang up his cleats. Apparently, the St. Louis Cardinals don't believe he is, either.The NL Central leaders signed the 42-year-old former ace on Wednesday, shortly after he was dismissed by the Boston Red Sox with a 2-5 record and 8.33 ERA over...
Un-Rubbed Balls Create Sticky Situation For Cardinals
John Smoltz thinks the reason he got roughed up last night is because his balls were not properly rubbed down. Yet, opposing pitcher Bronson Arroyo threw just fine. Is it because he was rubbing something special on his own balls? St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan sure...
Smoltz hopes to be back with Cardinals next season
26 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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If John Smoltz had picked the other finalist for his services in August, he could be pitching in the National League championship series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Red Sox make some moves
August 07, 2009 by
Sox Addict
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The past few weeks have reminded Sox fans of the 2006 season a bit too much. I suppose that’s why Theo Epstein has decided to try and do something about it before it’s too late. He’s made the following moves:
Move: Paul Byrd signed to a minor league deal
Reason: Smoltz...
Could John Smoltz face the Atlanta Braves as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals
August 21, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Winslow Townson - AP
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Earlier in the year when John Smoltz was coming back from injury and returning to the rotation of the Boston Red Sox, the Atlanta Braves were fortunate...
DOES JOHN SMOLTZ HAVE ANYTHING LEFT?
August 19, 2009 by
The World of Isaac
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It sucks to see a guy like John Smoltz struggle so much....And it looks like the end of career is on the horizon. But the Cards have decided to give him a chance. Considering that lefties are hitting over .400 against him, is this a wise move?
Should The Cubs Sign John Smoltz?
August 18, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Frank Franklin II - AP
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When John Smoltz was pounded by the Yankees on August 6 at Yankee Stadium, and subsequently designated for assignment by the Red Sox, some here wondered...
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