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Sources: Smoltz could sign with BoSox
sports.espn.go.com - 1/8/2009
Sources: Smoltz could sign with BoSox
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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.
boston.com - 1/8/2009
Sox agree to terms with Baldelli, Smoltz
— 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... (more) Sox agree to terms with Baldelli, Smoltz

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Sources: Red Sox nearing deal with Smoltz
— msn.foxsports.com — John Smoltz is leaving Atlanta for the most stunning of destinations.... (more) Sources: Red Sox nearing deal with Smoltz

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sportsline.com - 1/8/2009
Smoltz ends 20-year run in Atlanta, agrees to deal with Red Sox
— sportsline.com — 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 ... (more) Smoltz ends 20-year run in Atlanta, agrees to deal with ...

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BOSTON IRISH:  Got Smoltz?

FanHouse:  Report: John Smoltz Nears Deal With Red Sox

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Got Smoltz?
BOSTON IRISH — Well now, a little bit of festive season cheer, finally, for Red Sox fans. With all due respect to Joshua Bard, the news that it appears John Smoltz might sign with the Sox is the best news we Boston fans have had in a while. ESPN are reporting that Smoltz is 'on the verge of' a deal with the Red Stockings. How Boston would use Smoltz is unclear by design, the Sox always try to stockpile as much pitching as possible going into spring training, and this is part of that tactic. Braves fans appear none too happy that Smoltz is apparently being allowed ...

Report: John Smoltz Nears Deal With Red Sox
FanHouse — ... signs with the Red Sox" is one of them, but that's apparently what's going down tonight in Boston as Buster Olney is reporting that the long-time Brave is nearing a one-year deal with the Sox worth $5.5 million. It's another nice move by the Sox to add rotation depth in a winter that's already seen them add ...

Thursday Morning Rangers Notes: Hot Stove Fever
Baseball Time in Arlington — ... ● Boston is on the verge of signing free-agent right-hander John Smoltz and free-agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli (Buster Olney, ESPN.com, Ken Rosenthal, ...

Smoltz to Red Sox
Hot Foot — ... According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, John Smoltz and the Red Sox are on the verge of completing a deal that pays Smoltz $5.5 million in base salary with up to $5 million in incentives. ...

Penny, Smoltz and Baldy vs. CC, AJ and Tex
Comcast SportsNet New England » Wicked Good Sports — ... Buster Olney mentioned the possibility that the acquisition of Smoltz would allow the Red Sox to part with Clay Buchholz, possibly in a trade for one of the two Rangers’ catchers. If so, that’d probably be the last peg in place. As it stands, acquiring Baldelli to be the fourth outfielder, Smoltz to be insurance for the rotation, ...

Boston nearing deals with Smoltz, Baldelli
River Avenue Blues — ... The Red Sox are on the verge of landing themselves a pair of injured players with high upside. Buster Olney reports that John Smoltz, a 20-year veteran of the Braves, will jump leagues and cities. He and the Red Sox are nearing a deal on a one-year, $5.5-million contract. Smoltz will be playing his age 42 season in 2009, and he’s coming off surgery. The Sox don’t expect him back until the end of May, and I wonder how he’ll handle the AL for the first time in his career. Boston, however, can well afford the risk. ...

Old Timers Day
Why's My Head Growing? — ... In Smoltz's case, he can help the Red Sox in many ways, and most importantly, he fits their player mold - he's overwhelmingly white and he has an unkempt beard. ...

Hot Stove Update
Center Field — ... Rocco would look to fill the fourth outfielder role the Sox needed, and provide a right-handed bat as well. The latest scuttlebutt has Atlanta legend John Smoltz on his way to the Fens as well. Smoltzy is reportedly accepting a deal from the Sox worth $5.5 million in base salary, and $5 million in incentives. Even MLB.com is ...

Screw sentimentality
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog — First, Smoltz leaves his cozy Atlanta home for Boston after 20 years of incredible service. Then all-time saves leader and 9th inning Hells Bells fixture ...

Thoughts on the latest news?
Batter's Box Interactive Magazine — Gosh, it's been another four days since we had a new thread? Again, apologies for our suckitude. And a lot has happened! John Smoltz to the Red Sox? Really? That seems wrong. Trevor Hoffman is a Brewer? That seems even wronger! Jason Giambi is back in Oakland. There's something right about that, anyway. Carl Pavano to the Indians? Why? The Red Sox also signed Rocco Baldelli -- good for him (and them)! What else is in the news? (Provide links, please!) ...

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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, ...
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So Long, Smoltz
sabernomics.com 1/8/2009 — According to numerous reports , John Smoltz will be joining the Red Sox for a guaranteed $5.5 million plus the potential for $4.5 million in incentives. This has already started an uproar in Bravesnation, because Smoltz has basically gone out of his ...
Smoltz set to sign with Red Sox
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Smoltz, Braves differ on contract offer
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — Set to sign with the Red Sox, John Smoltz issued a statement through his agents on Thursday afternoon, attempting to provide some clarity on his decision to leave the Braves.
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Last week, it was former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and National League lifer Brad Penny that signed an incentive-laden deal with the Boston Red Sox. According to MLB.com tonight, another veteran of the Senior Circuit may be on his way to Fenway ...
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