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Don't Forget About John Smoltz

As you are making your picks and trying to decide between Pitchers like Jonathan Sánchez, who posted a 9-12, 5.01 ERA, 1.45 WHIP last year, or Manny Parra and the 10-8, 4.39 ERA, 1.54 WHIP he posted last year, don’t forget about John Smoltz..

Written by Ryan Lester about 8 months ago 1,048 reads 1 comments
My Top 10 Favorite MLB Players

All baseball fans have a list of players who you just enjoy watching play baseball, whether it be live or on TV. I definitely have my favorites. This list is comprised of current and former baseball players...

Written by Scott Birchfield about 8 months ago 261 reads 0 comments
STEP AWAY FROM THE "HATERade" Red Sox/ Mets Fans Need To Slow Your Roll.

I am so tired of anyone who uses the "the Yankees spent 60 bazillion and bought the best record in baseball" comment. They even used it last year when they were not even in the postseason...

Written by Jackson Riffe about about 1 month ago 61 reads 7 comments
John Smoltz Needs Somebody to Rub His Balls

Last night was a rough one for John Smoltz as the Reds beat the Cardinals 6-1 at Great American Ball Park. He lasted just four innings, giving up six hits and as many runs while seeing his record drop to 3-8 and earned run average rise to 6...

Written by Russell Wight about 2 months ago 224 reads 1 comments
Boston Red Sox Analysis: Smoltz Isn't Worth a Penny

With the majority of the talk and hype being centered around Boston's offseason signing of John Smoltz, Brad Penny seems to be flying under the radar...

Written by Greg Buschow about 9 months ago 316 reads 2 comments
Division Debate: The Red Sox' Success Hinges on John Smoltz

When opening my inbox of e-mails this afternoon, Nino Colla presented me with a tough question: "Both the Red Sox and Yankees are big spenders, probably one more than the other, but this offseason ...

Written by E A about 9 months ago 194 reads 9 comments
Riders on the Storm: Pitchers Who Dominated the Steroid Era

When historians look back at the Steroid Era, they will undoubtedly focus on the spike in offensive production. Whether you look at home runs, slugging percentage, or runs scored, the game of ...

Written by Strike Three about 9 months ago 494 reads 7 comments
RBTN: American League Zeroes Now National League Heroes

You want to bolster your fantasy baseball team’s pitching staff? Just pick up the same scrubs off the waiver wire that National League teams are and you will do just fine. The National League is inferior to the American League, plain and simple...

Written by Craig Rondinone about 2 months ago 34 reads 0 comments
Mid-Life Crisis: Top 5 Current MLB Players Over 40

Okay, they aren't that old, but they are old. These players are right into the middle of their respevtive journies here on earth, and here's an article dedicated to all those men who are here now, too...

Written by Shanan H. about 2 months ago 148 reads 8 comments
Brett Favre, John Smoltz Break Up with Teams

With Valentine’s Day upon us this weekend, many people are caught in dates and relationships, dinners and candy; however, there is another side to Valentine’s Day...

Written by John Botelho about 9 months ago 91 reads 1 comments
Boston Red Sox: A Few Beat The Spring Training Rush, Arrive Early

Yesterday, the Red Sox' minor league facility in Fort Myers was packed with veterans and newbies getting their workouts in...

Written by Sara Hannon about 9 months ago 96 reads 0 comments
If You Suck in Boston, You Rock in the National League

Wednesday night, Brad Penny made his pitching debut with the San Francisco Giants, who took on the National League East leading Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. What happened is almost a mystery...

Written by Amanda Bruno about 2 months ago 122 reads 15 comments
Is the American League's Trash the National League's Treasure?

With Brad Penny’s outstanding performance Wednesday night for the San Francisco Giants, questions have yet again risen this season about the competition level in the National League...

Written by William Yoder about 2 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Is the N.L. Really That Much Weaker Than the A.L.? (Updated)

It was suggested that my sampe size for the original post was simply innaccurate. I've added extra info (seen in blue) to further demonstrate my view. Thank you to P.J. for his input...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 133 reads 4 comments
The Atlanta Braves and My Love of Baseball

I’ve been an Atlanta Braves fan for too long: for 33 years. I’ve been through the Hammerin’ Hank seasons and decades of futility through the glory days of 1990s and early 2000s, to the recent seasons and now, the 2009 edition...

Written by Silver Fox about 9 months ago 108 reads 4 comments
WHY CANT WE GET PLAYERS LIKE THAT?

The Cardinals’ John Smoltz strikes out nine and his teammate Julio Lugo is batting over .300 with 1 error in 24 games. How is it that two pieces of dead weight leave Boston only to become solid contributors in St...

Written by Neal DiCampo about 3 months ago 5 reads 0 comments
A Fantasy Relevant John Smoltz Returns to the National League

By the time this sentence is finished, it will probably be too late. Expect John Smoltz to already have been added en masse by a majority of every fantasy format except AL only leagues...

Written by Grant McElroy about 3 months ago 760 reads 0 comments
Pretty Fly For an Old Guy: Why John Smoltz Will Soar for the St. Louis Cardinals

Let's face it: John Smoltz wasn't a very good pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. In 40 innings pitched this season, Smoltz has posted a 2-5 season record with an 8.32 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. Opponents have posted an on-base percentage against of ...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 3 months ago 655 reads 19 comments
Greed Is Good: John Smoltz Signs With St. Louis Cardinals

As if Matt Holliday, Mark DeRosa, and Julio Lugo weren’t enough, the Cardinals made yet another move this afternoon when they acquired John Smoltz from the Boston Red Sox. With the before-deadline trades complete, St...

Written by Justin Hulsey about 3 months ago 7 reads 0 comments
John Smoltz Joining St. Louis Cardinals Gives New Meaning to "Senior Circuit"

Welcome back, John Smoltz. The St. Louis Cardinals have rescued Smoltz from his personal abyss that was the American League. Smoltz joins the NL Central division leaders with a chance to become the Cards’ fifth starter or contribute as a reliever.

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 443 reads 3 comments
New Home For Old Man: John Smoltz Lands With Cardinals

For those of you who follow The Ghost of Moonlight Graham on Twitter know that I wrote on Tuesday “Look for the Cardinals to sign John Smoltz today. Mark DeRosa is recruiting him hard...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 3 months ago 100 reads 2 comments
Smoltz Signs With Cardinals

Shortly after Smoltz cleared waivers after being released by the Boston Red Sox, John Smoltz signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for about $100,000 for the rest of the season...

Written by David O'Brien about 3 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
St. Louis Cards May Have Winning Hand Now By Adding Former Ace John Smoltz

The St. Louis Cardinals have reached a deal with RHP John Smoltz that makes an already strong Redbird team into one with high championship hopes...

Written by Evan Bruschini about 3 months ago 189 reads 5 comments
Smoltz: Next Big Project For Dave Duncan?

John Smoltz did not turn out to be the solid veteran closing out the rotation for the Red Sox as they had hoped he would be...

Written by Paul Copeland about 3 months ago 86 reads 0 comments
End of an Error: John Smoltz Officially Released

I wasn't the least bit surprised that as I was searching for a photograph of John Smoltz, there were two or three of him handing the ball to Terry Francona. That's the kind of season he had in Boston—one you'd like to soon forget...

Written by Joe Huber about 3 months ago 186 reads 1 comments

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John Smoltz Article Archive

Don't Forget About John Smoltz

My Top 10 Favorite MLB Players

STEP AWAY FROM THE "HATERade" Red Sox/ Mets Fans Need To Slow Your Roll.

John Smoltz Needs Somebody to Rub His Balls

Boston Red Sox Analysis: Smoltz Isn't Worth a Penny

Division Debate: The Red Sox' Success Hinges on John Smoltz

Riders on the Storm: Pitchers Who Dominated the Steroid Era

RBTN: American League Zeroes Now National League Heroes

Mid-Life Crisis: Top 5 Current MLB Players Over 40

Brett Favre, John Smoltz Break Up with Teams

Boston Red Sox: A Few Beat The Spring Training Rush, Arrive Early

If You Suck in Boston, You Rock in the National League

Is the American League's Trash the National League's Treasure?

Is the N.L. Really That Much Weaker Than the A.L.? (Updated)

The Atlanta Braves and My Love of Baseball

WHY CANT WE GET PLAYERS LIKE THAT?

A Fantasy Relevant John Smoltz Returns to the National League

Pretty Fly For an Old Guy: Why John Smoltz Will Soar for the St. Louis Cardinals

Greed Is Good: John Smoltz Signs With St. Louis Cardinals

John Smoltz Joining St. Louis Cardinals Gives New Meaning to "Senior Circuit"

New Home For Old Man: John Smoltz Lands With Cardinals

Smoltz Signs With Cardinals

St. Louis Cards May Have Winning Hand Now By Adding Former Ace John Smoltz

Smoltz: Next Big Project For Dave Duncan?

End of an Error: John Smoltz Officially Released

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