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Smoltz hoping Cardinals want him back in 2010
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- 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.
John Smoltz Signs With St. Louis Cardinals
August 19, 2009 by
Tomahawk Take
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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...
Smoltz to Join Cardinals on Thursday
by Ed PriceFiled under: CardinalsThe Cardinals on Wednesday officially announced the signing of John Smoltz, the former Cy Young Award winner who was released after getting battered in the Red Sox rotation.Smoltz, who will wear No. 30 and join St. Louis for Thursday's game, joins...
The Smoltz Experiment Is Officially Over
August 17, 2009 by
SOX & Dawgs
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According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Boston Red Sox have officially released John Smoltz after designating him for assignment back on August 7th.
Once Smoltz clears unconditional release waivers on Wednesday, he can sign with anyone for the pro-rated minimum salary...
John Smoltz Destinations and Rumors
August 09, 2009 by
Knuckle Curve
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John Smoltz, the legendary pitcher who was recently designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, has possible destinations in the coming days and weeks. Rumors are pointing a number of different ways, so it’s difficult to figure out where Smoltz will end up. Here are the...
Source: Smoltz refuses minors; two options left
August 12, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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John Smoltz has refused the option of an assignment to the minor leagues, according to a major-league source.
Is John Smoltz done?
August 07, 2009 by
Scores Report
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John Smoltz has been one of the finest pitchers in his era, but has he reached the end of his career?
Thursday night, Smoltz was rocked for nine hits and eight earned runs in just 3.1 innings of work as the Yankees crushed the Sox 13-6 in New York. Smoltz got through the first three innings [...]
Breaking News: Smoltz Designated For Assignment
August 07, 2009 by
SOX & Dawgs
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It appears as though the big league career of John Smoltz is over after 21 seasons as the Boston Red Sox announced this afternoon that pitcher John Smoltz has been designated for assignment.
Smoltz has struggled for the most part since being activated by the Red Sox in June. In 8...
Is John Smoltz worth the risk?
August 15, 2009 by
Scores Report
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It’s funny, because nobody was asking this question at the beginning of the season. Every baseball fan thought the Red Sox made a wise move in signing Smoltz. Unfortunately, after a disastrous return from the DL, the Red Sox decided to place the future Hall of Famer on waivers...
John Smoltz, After Being Designated for Assignment, Clears Waivers
by Matt SnyderFiled under: Red Sox, AL EastNeedless to say, 2009 isn't exactly going as John Smoltz had planned. The 42-year-old pitcher, who will likely land in the Hall of Fame someday, inked a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox in January -- meaning he would finish his career...
JOHN SMOLTZ LIT UP BY YANKEES, GETS YANKED
August 07, 2009 by
With Leather
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I’m not especially desirous to see John Smoltz fail; I’m fascinated by the story more than anything. Smoltz, after 20 years with the Atlanta Braves, just up-and-left after the Red Sox offered him both a competitive one-year deal and two months during the season to recover...
Florida Marlins Spring Schedule
11 days ago by
FishStripes
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The Marlins have released their spring training schedule.
Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.
In case you were wondering, the Marlins only play one night game in Jupiter. And I am guessing a couple of you were, looking at you Spud and LadyFish. The game will be...
Smoltz Lets Sox Down Again
July 27, 2009 by
Boston Sports Media Watch
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John Smoltz was once again unable to show his stuff of old, surrendering all six runs in the Red Sox 6-2 loss to the Orioles at Fenway Park yesterday.
Amalie Benjamin has Smoltz still insisting that he feels good, despite the results. Dom Amore says that Smoltz is up against it...
Smoltz's Struggles Leave Sox in Bind
by Lisa OlsonFiled under: MLBNEW YORK -- Legendary reputation intersected with rapid decline Thursday night in the Bronx, and the aftermath of the collision wasn't pretty. There stood John Smoltz, one of the brightest stars in baseball across the last two decades, watching what...
Red Sox designate Smoltz for assignment
August 07, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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After giving up eight earned runs in Boston's loss to the Yankees on Thursday night, John Smoltz on Friday was designated for assignment.
Speed Read: The End Of The Road For Smoltz?
August 07, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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One of the sadder sights in sports is watching a legend come to a realization that, despite still having the desire and the will, they just don’t have it anymore. You could see it in John Smoltz‘ eyes when he was staring blankly out of the Red Sox dugout last night, stewing...
Smoltz Big Tipper
August 24, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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John Smoltz says his Cardinals teammates told him he was tipping his pitches:
Speaking today on the Dan Patrick radio show, a day after his surprisingly effective start for the St. Louis Cardinals, former Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz said his new Cardinals teammates told him during...
Rangers Rock Smoltz In 6-3 Win
July 20, 2009 by
Sox & Dawgs
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John Smoltz was cruising right along through the first five innings. Then the 6th inning happened.
The Texas Rangers scored 5 runs in the inning and went on to a 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in front of 28,916 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
The loss drops the Red Sox (55-37...
Smoltz Ks season-high 9, wins Cardinals debut
SAN DIEGO(AP) John Smoltz had a brilliant debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out a season-high nine - including seven straight - and holding San Diego to three hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory Sunday.
Smoltz dominates Padres in Cardinals debut
August 23, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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Back in the NL, John Smoltz showed he can still dominate hitters. The future Hall of Famer struck out nine without a walk in five scoreless innings as the Cardinals beat the Padres 5-2.
Smoltz turns back the clock in Cardinals debut
August 23, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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Back in the NL, John Smoltz showed he can still dominate hitters. The future Hall of Famer struck out nine without a walk in five scoreless innings as the Cardinals beat the Padres 5-2.
John Smoltz Released by the Boston Red Sox
August 17, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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John Smoltz Released by the Boston Red Sox
Anyone else surprised? Me neither. Interested parties: Dodgers, Cardinals, Marlins, Rangers. Best of luck to Smoltzie, regardless of what he does next.
Red Sox release pitcher Smoltz, will he pitch again?
August 17, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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John Smoltz has been released by the Boston Red Sox. Now the question remains: Will he pitch again?
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