BallHype - Latest John Smoltz News Articles

Several clubs expressing interest in John Smoltz

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:01:45 +0000

Sporting News staff reports John Smoltz apparently won't lack for options this offseason. FoxSports.com reports the 42-year-old right-hander has drawn interest from at least seven clubs, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. Other potential suitors include the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. Smoltz finished this past season with the Cardinals, going 1-3 with a 4.26 ERA as the club's fifth starter. He began the year with the Boston Red Sox but was released after posting an 8.32 ERA in eight starts. Fox speculates that Smoltz would prefer to remain in the National League, where has played all but four months of his 22-year major league career. The site also reports that Smoltz is open to being a starter or a reliever and says that "some teams have inquired about him as a closer."

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, John Smoltz, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros

Astros not interested in Smoltz

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000

While the Astros have kicked around dozens of names from the list of free agents who have filed, sources indicate their interest in John Smoltz just isn't there.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Houston Astros, John Smoltz

John Smoltz Could Fortify Cubs' Rotation

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:44:01 +0000

When Ted Lilly opted for left shoulder surgery on Nov. 3, he may have put his Chicago Cubs in the market for a free agent starter. One week later, an mlb.com story revealed that John Smoltz, who filed for free agency Nov. 5, hopes to pitch in 2010. For many Cubs fans, the gravity of that revelation should not be overlooked. Smoltz struggled in a brief stint in the American League last season, but came around under the tutelage of Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan after signing with St. Louis in August. He struck out 40, and issued only 9 walks, in 33 innings of work as a Cardinal. Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild is no Dave Duncan, so Smoltz will have to show that he still has some of the magic that made him the 1996 Cy Young Award winner and that gave him 213 wins and 154 saves. If he does, however, he could be a perfect fit for the back of the Cubs' rotation, and once Lilly returns to the fold in late April, the Cubs could choose to move either Smoltz or southpaw Tom Gorzelanny to ...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, John Smoltz, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Dave Duncan

Smoltz wants to pitch next season

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +0000

John Smoltz doesn't know where yet, and the role may be undetermined as well, but this much is sure: The veteran right-hander does intend to pitch in 2010.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, John Smoltz

Smoltz wants to pitch next season

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:02:18 +0000

It's official — John Smoltz intends to play next season.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, John Smoltz