http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/594 Recent articles about John Smoltz en-us 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 of incentives. All of those players were coming off injury plagued seasons, but their history suggested that if they were healthy, they could be productive and help the Red Sox.However, the plan did not work out. ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jeremy_Hermida_Classic_Theo_Epstein/1513137 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jeremy_Hermida_Classic_Theo_Epstein/1513137 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. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:03:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tom_Verducci_How_do_you_beat_the_Yankees_Smoltz_has_a_radical_idea/1444397 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tom_Verducci_How_do_you_beat_the_Yankees_Smoltz_has_a_radical_idea/1444397 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tom_Verducci_How_do_you_beat_the_Yankees_Smoltz_has_a_radical_idea/1444397 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c7225457a3402630cd9597d027d098ae723a0e08/small/Starting_Pitcher_John_6e0c.jpg 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 first outing with the Red Sox...I jumped around proclaiming it John Smoltz Day. Since then, Smoltz has done nothing but disappoint me. He didn't pitch well with us...and seemingly was not ready for the challeng... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:58:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltzie_You_lost_Ya_big_baby/1279999 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltzie_You_lost_Ya_big_baby/1279999 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltzie_You_lost_Ya_big_baby/1279999 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/2589b7fc5cad860ce2061b4cd0813c7bd3d72fcb/small/Starting_Pitcher_John_0a2c.jpg 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 didn't have great control of the strike zone and seemed to overthrow at least half of the fastballs he threw. But his slider slid enough that he managed to get himself out of trouble. He threw 6 innings, gav... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:13:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bud_Norris_Breaks_Losing_Streak_As_Astros_Defeat_John_Smoltz_For_The_First_Time_In_Over_10_Years/1234142 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bud_Norris_Breaks_Losing_Streak_As_Astros_Defeat_John_Smoltz_For_The_First_Time_In_Over_10_Years/1234142 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bud_Norris_Breaks_Losing_Streak_As_Astros_Defeat_John_Smoltz_For_The_First_Time_In_Over_10_Years/1234142 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/2589b7fc5cad860ce2061b4cd0813c7bd3d72fcb/small/Starting_Pitcher_John_0a2c.jpg 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 one start. His next scheduled outing is Sept. 20 against the Chicago Cubs. While Smoltz will not throw again until then, he indicated he could pitch now if this was the postseason. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:50:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cardinals_39_Smoltz_to_miss_next_start/1157692 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cardinals_39_Smoltz_to_miss_next_start/1157692 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cardinals_39_Smoltz_to_miss_next_start/1157692 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9b4c8f4229f3136f64b34d5711aad952470e215b/small/John_Smoltz_2e73.jpg 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 much worse than it did. He gave up 25 runs in his last four starts before Boston pulled the plug, signaling what looked like the end of his career. So St. Louis rolled the dice on him and then quickly solved his ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:50:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cardinals_Bullpen_Fixes_John_Smoltz_In_Five_Minutes/1038241 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cardinals_Bullpen_Fixes_John_Smoltz_In_Five_Minutes/1038241 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cardinals_Bullpen_Fixes_John_Smoltz_In_Five_Minutes/1038241 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/9/994c7abc2a6f3d69f9e260cc3b0f8e359b290585/small/89185574.jpg 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 [...] Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:19:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltz_8211_GOOD_RIDENCE_AND_SEE_YA_LATER/1018378 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltz_8211_GOOD_RIDENCE_AND_SEE_YA_LATER/1018378 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltz_8211_GOOD_RIDENCE_AND_SEE_YA_LATER/1018378 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/72db0d204bb3e8536a30ac7604f557a292212c66/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_10_d981.jpg 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 eight starts. The Cardinals are hoping Smoltz can fill the void as the fifth starter or maybe even move to the bullpen for some right-handed relief. Continue reading this story on Fantasy Pros 911. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:51:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltz_The_Little_Engine_That_Could/1017034 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltz_The_Little_Engine_That_Could/1017034 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltz_The_Little_Engine_That_Could/1017034 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/9/994c7abc2a6f3d69f9e260cc3b0f8e359b290585/small/89185574.jpg 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 the St. Louis Cardinals, two major league sources with direct knowledge of his negotiations told ESPN.com Tuesday night. Smoltz has told friends he will decide on a team Wednesday, once his release waivers expire an... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltz_Allegedly_Likes_The_Color_Red/1010837 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltz_Allegedly_Likes_The_Color_Red/1010837 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltz_Allegedly_Likes_The_Color_Red/1010837 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62deab5b509dffd3e0653d3c7fadf4414569d843/small/89185468.jpg 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' Ken Rosenthal, the Sox will be required to pay the remainder of his $5.5 million contract if he is released. If traded, the Sox will owe Smoltz a $500,000 bonus. While Smoltz certainly had more than his shar... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:03:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltzs_Future/982427 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltzs_Future/982427 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Smoltzs_Future/982427 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/72db0d204bb3e8536a30ac7604f557a292212c66/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_10_d981.jpg 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-time Atlanta Brave, will see within the next 10 days whether Boston trades, releases or sends him to the minors.Smoltz, who was signed by Boston back in January, has put up some pretty ugly numbers for a guy who ha... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:14:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Is_John_Smoltzs_Career_Over/953211 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Is_John_Smoltzs_Career_Over/953211 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Is_John_Smoltzs_Career_Over/953211 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9b4c8f4229f3136f64b34d5711aad952470e215b/small/John_Smoltz_2e73.jpg 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 injured, hoping to rehab and come back strong as a starter, but things didn't go as planned. His Boston career ends after going 2-5 with an 8.32 ERA. I say it's likely the end of the road for Smoltz becau... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:47:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_designate_John_Smoltz_for_assignment/950309 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_designate_John_Smoltz_for_assignment/950309 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_designate_John_Smoltz_for_assignment/950309 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/94cb4eb8be1fbb2d021fe240a92e729dc896f64f/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72324157.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D03132A9D9AE6A322A.jpg 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 Series, we'd be talking about that Atlanta squad in the same breath as some of the great Yankee teams a generation ago, or even Joe Torre's team just a decade ago. That Braves team was remembered for on... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:57:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mr_Smoltz_Theres_Some_Writing_On_this_Wall_Wed_Like_You_To_Read/948393 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mr_Smoltz_Theres_Some_Writing_On_this_Wall_Wed_Like_You_To_Read/948393 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mr_Smoltz_Theres_Some_Writing_On_this_Wall_Wed_Like_You_To_Read/948393 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/9/994c7abc2a6f3d69f9e260cc3b0f8e359b290585/small/89185574.jpg 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... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:23:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/86_The_first_game_of_The_Series/945495 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/86_The_first_game_of_The_Series/945495 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/86_The_first_game_of_The_Series/945495 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/94cb4eb8be1fbb2d021fe240a92e729dc896f64f/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72324157.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D03132A9D9AE6A322A.jpg