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Smoltz plans to join Sox rotation
Smoltz plans to join Sox rotation
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.
What Can We Expect from Smoltz and Penny
What Can We Expect from Smoltz and Penny
fantasypros911.com — The Red Sox are playing the low risk/high reward game with their signings of John Smoltz and... Brad Penny. Can either of them return to their '07 form in '09? (more) What Can We Expect from Smoltz and Penny
Smoltz introduced
boston.com — John Smoltz had not held up a new jersey and slapped on a new cap for 23... years, since he was an 18-year old draft choice of his hometown Detroit Tigers. He spent 22 years with one team, the... (more) Smoltz introduced
Fireside Chats #31: Where a little Smoltz and Baldelli goes a long way
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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Smoltz Says He's Ahead Of Schedule
The Joy of Sox — ... Smoltz said he's "miles ahead" of schedule in his rehab and believes he could be in the starting rotation by Opening Day. Theo Epstein says the Red Sox will hold him back a bit. ...

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The Boston Red Sox have announced the signing of right-hander John Smoltz, who joins the team after major offseason shoulder surgery.
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John Smoltz finalized his $5.5 million, one-year agreement with the Boston Red Sox, confident he can still contribute after 20 years with the Atlanta Braves and major offseason shoulder surgery. "I'm as determined and I'm as focused as I've ever ...
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