msn.foxsports.com - 1/8/2009
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John Smoltz is leaving Atlanta for the most stunning of destinations.
boston.com - 1/8/2009
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boston.com —
The rest of the Red Sox roster is
taking shape, with the club coming to terms with...
a pair of well-known players today who have battled injuries in recent seasons. Shortly after the Red Sox formally announced they had agreed...
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Sox agree to terms with Baldelli, Smoltz
sports.espn.go.com - 1/8/2009
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John Smoltz has pitched his entire major league
career with the Atlanta Braves, but he is on...
the verge of a deal with the Boston Red Sox, according to sources.
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Sources: Smoltz could sign with BoSox
mlb.mlb.com - 1/8/2009
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ATLANTA -- John Smoltz's days with the Braves
appear to be over. Multiple sources have confirmed that...
the veteran hurler will officially sign with the Red Sox within the next two days. A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on ...
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Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston | MLB.com: News
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Rosenthal: Sources: Red Sox nearing deal with Smoltz
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Rosenthal: Sources: Red Sox nearing deal with Smoltz John Smoltz is leaving Atlanta for the most stunning of destinations. The Boston Red Sox. Smoltz, 41, is on the verge of signing a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Red Sox, according to major-league sources. The deal also will include $4.5 million in incentives, giving Smoltz the chance to earn a total of $10 million, sources said. With Smoltz, who is coming off shoulder surgery, the Red Sox would have six veteran starters. The team’s rotation currently includes Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, ...
Smoltz to the Red Sox?!
The Hardball Times —
The other day I was struggling to think how the Braves' offseason could get any worse. I'll admit that this development hadn't occurred to me: ...
The Latest on Tim Redding and John Smoltz a Red Sox?
24 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life of a Met Fan —
... uniform when they come to Citi Field this April. The Braves if they lose Smoltz might be in on the Market for the pitchers the Mets are targeting as a fifth starter. Or will they now go after Lowe even though they have thought he was told old and cost too much. Going to be fun these next 7-10 days! Check out the Smoltz story here
Starting Pitcher: Red Sox close to signing Smoltz
MetsBlog.com —
... In the end, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com explains, “With Smoltz coming off major surgery, the Braves were not inclined to guarantee him significant dollars.” ...
Quality Start: The NFL Just Keeps on Giving
Major League Jerk —
... various distractions were enough to get him shitcanned, but I would think Roger Goodell would have given Jerry Facelift the heads up on this one. Either way, adios shithead. I have no sympathy for you. A man is paralyzed because of you. You can rot in Leonard Little’s place in hell. (Don’t get me started how that asshole is still playing.) Well with that let us jump feet first into last night’s games:
John Smoltz going to Boston? According to Ken Rosenthal he is.
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Eli's MLB Rumors —
... John Smoltz is leaving Atlanta for the most stunning of destinations. The Boston Red Sox. Smoltz, 41, has reached a preliminary agreement with the Red Sox on a $5.5 million contract, according to major-league sources. The ...
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Smoltz set to sign with Red Sox | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — BOSTON -- Never shy about pitching on a big stage, John Smoltz, a potential Hall of Famer, is on the verge of signing with the Boston Red Sox, where every game feels big. According to a source close to Smoltz, the 41-year-old right-hander plans on ...
Smoltz to the Red Sox?!
hardballtimes.com 1/8/2009 — The other day I was struggling to think how the Braves' offseason could get any worse. I'll admit that this development hadn't occurred to me:
John Smoltz is leaving Atlanta for the most stunning of destinations.
The Boston Red Sox.
Smoltz, 41, is on the verge of signing a one-year, ...
Smoltz will sign with Red Sox
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — A Major League source who was in contact with John Smoltz on Wednesday night said the 41-year-old right-hander will be calling the Braves on Thursday morning to tell them that he has decided to sign with the Red Sox.
Smoltz set to sign with Red Sox
hotstove.mlblogs.com 1/8/2009 — John Smoltz's days with the Braves are over. The veteran hurler could sign with the Red Sox as early as Thursday afternoon. A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on Wednesday night said the 41-year-old ...
Smoltz ends 20-year run in Atlanta, agrees to deal with Red Sox
sportsline.com 1/8/2009 — John Smoltz has reached a preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, a stunning end to his long career with the Atlanta Braves.
A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because the final paperwork had not been completed, said Smoltz will ...
Sources: Smoltz set to reach deal with Red Sox
sports.espn.go.com 1/8/2009 — John Smoltz, who accumulated 210 victories and 154 saves for the Braves over 21 seasons, is set to sign an offer sheet with the Red Sox on Thursday afternoon.
Smoltz Signing Good for Red Sox and Braves
dugoutcentral.com 1/8/2009 — The sox need another veteran pitcher and Smoltz still has the potential to be dominant. This deal has the potential to pay off big time, or Smoltz will be the Schilling of 2009 and not pitch at all.
Smoltz set to sign with Red Sox
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — Never shy about pitching on a big stage, John Smoltz, a potential Hall of Famer, is on the verge of signing with the Boston Red Sox, where every game feels big.
