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sports.espn.go.com - 1/13/2009

Smoltz plans to join Sox rotation

— sports.espn.go.com — John Smoltz said Monday night that he will be a starter once he is ready to pitch... for the Boston Red Sox after missing most of last season following major shoulder surgery. (more) Smoltz plans to join Sox rotation

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firebrandal.com - 1/15/2009

Fireside Chats #31: Where a little Smoltz and Baldelli goes a long way

— firebrandal.com — Paul and Tim seem to have recovered from the aftershock of Mark Teixeira's donning the pinstripes, and... John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli have a lot to do with it. Aside from breaking down the new acquisitions, they go up and down the lineup and wonder if Tim Wakefield's position on this team is secure. (more) Fireside Chats #31: Where a little Smoltz and Baldelli ...

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Rocco Baldelli

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Tim Wakefield

Boston Red Sox

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weei.com - 1/14/2009

WEEI 850AM Sports Radio - The Day That Led John Smoltz To Become A Member Of The Boston Red Sox

— weei.com — The viewpoints of Nick Scherer and the Red Sox weren t all that different. When I think... of a great pitcher, said Director of Operations for the Georgia Tech baseball team, I think of John Smoltz. On a sunny, early December day in Atlanta, Scherer and ... (more) WEEI 850AM Sports Radio - The Day That Led John Smoltz ...

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Boston Red Sox

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Smoltz introduced as a Boston Red Sox
Over the Monster — ... John Smoltz was introduced as a Boston Red Sox this morning. The Globe has a nice video interview with Smoltz after he was introduced. ...

Smoltz details; Lowe & Kawakami to Atlanta
The Bottom Line — From Extra Bases : The Red Sox envision Smoltz as a starter, but he will not pitch at the season's outset. He is coming off of major shoulder surgery, which the the team vetted extensively in their pursuit of Smoltz. Epstein called Smoltz "a physical freak," and said, surprisingly, that Smoltz would be capable of pitching by April, perhaps even Opening Day. But the Red Sox, foremost, signed Smoltz -- who has a 2.65 ERA in 40 postseason games, 27 of which were starts -- to pitch in October. They slowed his rehab down to ensure he will be 100 percent when he returns, the date of ...

Around the Horn, Red Sox (and Former Sox) Edition
YFSF — ... The Red Sox announced the signing of Jon Smoltz and introduced him to the media today.  Smoltz offered up the same platitudes and yadayadayadas that most new acquisitions do, but with some humor, citing his unwavering support of the Detroit Lions as a sign of his loyalty. ...

Throwing it Around
Diamond Hoggers — ... about how the warm weather, spring training trips and mini skirts were just around the corner. But around the corner from that was something even better. The crack of the bat and the smell of pine tar. Here's some good baseball linkage: -The Braves have signed Derek Lowe. Makes sense. He's a guy who could turn into a star with Mazzone. [Talkin' Chop] -Smoltzy, introduced as a Red Sox. [Extra Bases] -The patch that will appear on the Mets uniform ...

What's Up Creampuff: Dudes That Are Definitely Missing Opening Day
Walkoff Walk — ... John Smoltz, Red Sox: Smoltzy was introduced with his Sox jersey and whatnot. According to that story the team has actually slowed down his rehab schedule. This will ensure he's in peak form when he gets back. If the Sox make the playoffs, be ready to talk about John Smoltz. If they don't, be ready to listen to my Dad say that there needs to be a second wild card in each league. ...