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John Smoltz
P | Team N/A
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | RANK | FSP |
| 6.35 | 3-8 | 73 | 1.45 | 264th | |
| 0th String | Tracked By: 4 | |||||
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Archived News (06-2009)
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[+] June 26th 2009 5 Updates
8:00 PM EST (2)
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Johnson returns to action
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Nick Johnson is back in the Nationals' lineup for tonight's game at Baltimore after being struck by a John Smoltz pitch during Thursday's battle with Boston, according to the Washington Post.
Our View: Johnson should be fine to pencil back into fantasy lineups. He has been one of few bright spots for the struggling Nationals this season.
2.
Smoltz back home, but it's a bit surreal
As much as John Smoltz said he is firmly entrenched in his new role as a member of the Red Sox, it's apparent that it hasn't completely grown on him.
03:00 AM EST (1)
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Old Man Smoltz Gives Nats The Early Bird Special
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Given the plum matchup of the Nationals for his first Sawx start, John Smoltz turned the opportunity into prunes with a 4-run 1st inning. But then he started shaking off the rust and gave up only 1 ER and 3 hits in the next 4 innings. So what can be expect from Ol’ [...]
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Smoltz lasted five innings on Thursday, his first start of the
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Smoltz lasted five innings on Thursday, his first start of the season, striking out five and allowing five runs on seven hits to the Nationals. [...]
12:00 AM EST (1)
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Time "absolutely stood still" for John Smoltz as game time approached.
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News: Time "absolutely stood still" for John Smoltz as game time approached. Try as he might to downplay his Red Sox debut -- a 9-3 loss at Washington on Thursday -- there was no way he could avoid the magnitude of the moment. "This was bigger than one start," he said. It was hardly surprising, therefore, to see the 42-year-old right-hander have an anxious beginning and a solid finish in his first major-league game in more than a year. Smoltz (0-1), who spent his previous 20 seasons with the Braves, needed 34 pitches to get through a four-run first inning. He settled down after that, giving up a run in the third inning but retiring the side in order in the second, fourth and fifth. His final line: five innings, seven hits, five runs, one walk, one hit batter and five strikeouts in 92 pitches. "I was excited," manager Terry Francona said. "I know it was a tough game, but if he throws the ball like that, if he feels like that physically, he's going to be just fine." [...]
[+] June 25th 2009 15 Updates
11:00 PM EST (2)
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Red Sox | Smoltz has rough debut Thursday
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz allowed seven hits and five earned runs while striking out five in a loss to the Washington Nationals Thursday, June 25, in his debut with the team.
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John Smoltz surrendered five runs over five innings in his 2009
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John Smoltz surrendered five runs over five innings in his 2009 debut on Thursday night. Smoltz struggled early, coughing up four runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batter in the first inning before allowing another run in the third. [...]
10:00 PM EST (6)
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John Smoltz was shaky in his season debut Thursday, yielding
John Smoltz was shaky in his season debut Thursday, yielding five earned runs in five innings against the Nationals for the loss. Keep in mind that Smoltz hadn’t seen game action in more than a year because of shoulder surgery. Owners can take comfort in the fact that he fanned five and walked only one, a good sign as he wipes off the rust and looks to secure a rotation spot in Daisuke Matsuzaka’s absence. The 42-year-old’s next outing comes against the scuffling Orioles. Antonio Bastardo (P)Jun 25 2009, 10:02 pm ET Bio | News Archive Antonio Bastardo left Thursday's game in the fifth inning with an ailing left shoulder after he gave up six earned runs on seven hits and three walk with four punchouts in 3 2/3 innings vs. the Rays.
Analysis: Keep in mind that Smoltz hadn’t seen game action in more than a year because of shoulder surgery. Owners can take comfort in the fact that he fanned five and walked only one, a good sign as he wipes off the rust and looks to secure a rotation spot in Daisuke Matsuzaka’s absence. The 42-year-old’s next outing comes against the scuffling Orioles.
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Smoltz struggles in debut
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John Smoltz struggled in his debut with the Red Sox tonight, as he was rocked for five earned runs on seven hits over five innings in a 9-3 loss at Washington. He had one walk and five strikeouts.
Our View: He gave up five runs, but his low walk total and five strikeouts are encouraging. He was making his first start since rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Smoltz should remain held out of fantasy lineups until he proves to be effective.
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Smoltz struggles in debut
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John Smoltz struggled in his debut with the Sox, as he was rocked for five earned runs on seven hits over five innings in a 9-3 loss at Washington. He had one walk and five strikeouts.
Our View: He gave up five runs, but his low walk total and five strikeouts are encouraging. He was making his first start since rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Smoltz should remain held out of fantasy lineups until he proves to be effective.
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Rough Red Sox debut for Smoltz; Nationals win 9-3
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Whether it was nerves, rust or age — or a combination of the three — John Smoltz had a rough debut inning for the Boston Red Sox.
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Smoltz has shaky debut as Sox fall
John Smoltz was hit hard early in his season debut, and the Red Sox never recovered in a 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
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Rough Red Sox debut for Smoltz; Nationals win 9-3
Source (news.yahoo.com)
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John Smoltz allowed four of the first five batters to score before settling down in his first major league game in more than a year. The Washington Nationals hit him hard by pulling pitches high in the strike zone the first time through the lineup, scoring all the runs they would need in Thursday night's 9-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox activated RHP John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list.
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Red Sox activated RHP John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list. Smoltz will start against the Nationals Thursday - his first MLB action since June 2, 2008. [...]
6:00 PM EST (3)
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Red Sox activated RHP John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list.
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Red Sox activated RHP John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list. Smoltz will start against the Nationals Thursday - his first MLB action of the year. He's worth a gamble in deeper AL-only leagues. [...]
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Red Sox activate Smoltz for Thursday start
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The Boston Red Sox have activated right-hander John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list to start Thursday night's interleague game against the Washington Nationals.
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As expected, Smoltz (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day
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As expected, Smoltz (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday and will start against the Nationals, the Associated Press reports. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz activated
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox activated SP John Smoltz (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, June 25.
12:00 PM EST (1)
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Nationals | Johnson struggles against Smoltz
MLB.com's Mark Selig reports Washington Nationals 1B Nick Johnson is hitting .188 with a homer in 32 at-bats since 2004 against Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz.
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Smoltz 2.0: No longer a Brave, still undaunted
John Smoltz returns to baseball on Thursday night as a member of the Red Sox, still as fiery and focused as he was for all those years with the Braves, until now the only team for which he had ever played.
[+] June 24th 2009 1 Updates
8:00 PM EST (1)
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Boston SP John Smoltz is scheduled to make his debut for the
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News: Boston SP John Smoltz is scheduled to make his debut for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday evening, facing the Washington Nationals at the end of a long rehab that has sidelined him from the big leagues for more than a year. "I wish I could probably sleep here," Smoltz said Wednesday at Nationals Park, "and make sure I'm here tomorrow." Smoltz's No. 29 jersey hung in a locker between the No. 49 of Tim Wakefield and the No. 34 of David Ortiz. Ortiz even helped shuffle the hoard of reporters into place for the start of Smoltz's remarks. The 42-year-old right-hander is the only pitcher to win 200 games and save 150, but he has never had a space to call his own in an American League clubhouse. "This is not the old or the new or the done," Smoltz said. "It's just a new chapter in which when I have a baseball in my hand, I feel like I can make a pitch and do the things I have to do to take the sting out of the bat. And if that's the case, we'll progress and keep getting better every time out. But tomorrow is just one rung in the ladder to try and climb as far as I can to see how good I can be, and really at the end of the day to be in position to pitch in the playoffs." Manager Terry Francona said Smoltz will be limited to 85-90 pitches on Thursday. [...]
[+] June 23rd 2009 1 Updates
8:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz sees pattern in Kasten's work
Red Sox right-hander John Smoltz worked for Nats team president Stan Kasten for 15 years as a member of the Braves, and sees Kasten rebuilding his squad with young pitchers.
[+] June 19th 2009 3 Updates
8:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz visits with Braves
When the Red Sox travel to Turner Field next weekend, John Smoltz will find himself in the odd position of wearing enemy colors with an environment where he'll always be recognized as a beloved iconic figure.
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Smoltz (shoulder) is expected to be on a pitch count when he
Source (rotowire.com)
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Smoltz (shoulder) is expected to be on a pitch count when he makes his debut for the Red Sox next Thursday, the Providence Journal reports. [...]
12:00 AM EST (1)
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Red Sox SP John Smoltz threw two simulated innings in the bullpen
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News: Red Sox SP John Smoltz threw two simulated innings in the bullpen as he tries to get ready for next Thursday's start against Washington -- his first since April 27, 2008. [...]
[+] June 18th 2009 1 Updates
6:00 PM EST (1)
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John Smoltz will start on June 25 against the Nationals, according
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John Smoltz will start on June 25 against the Nationals, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona still will not say the Red Sox are going with a six-man rotation, but what do you call a a sixth starting pitcher that will start periodically?Source: Boston Globe . [...]
[+] June 17th 2009 10 Updates
10:00 PM EST (2)
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John Smoltz goes 4 innings in final rehab start
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John Smoltz's long journey back is nearly over.
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Red Sox | Smoltz wraps up rehab assignment Wednesday
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) allowed three hits and one earned run in four innings with Triple-A Pawtucket Wednesday, June 17, in his last rehab start. He will make his season debut Thursday, June 25, against the Washington Nationals.
9:00 PM EST (3)
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Smoltz ends rehab, readies for Sox debut
Red Sox right-hander John Smoltz concluded his six-start Minor League rehab assignment on Wednesday night, firing four innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, allowing three hits and one earned run. Smoltz walked one and struck out two.
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John Smoltz allowed one run in four innings Wednesday in his
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John Smoltz allowed one run in four innings Wednesday in his final start with Triple-A Pawtucket. The 42-year-old Smoltz surrendered three hits and a walk, but also managed three strikeouts. [...]
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John Smoltz has finished his last scheduled rehab outing before
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News: John Smoltz has finished his last scheduled rehab outing before joining the Boston Red Sox, allowing one run in four innings for Triple-A Pawtucket. Smoltz gave up a leadoff homer in the third to Keith Ginter of the Charlotte Knights on a 91 mph pitch Wednesday night. The 42-year-old right-hander yielded three hits and a walk with two strikeouts on 61 pitches, 36 for strikes. He left his sixth rehab appearance trailing 1-0 and is slated to make his first start for Boston next Thursday at Washington. [...]
8:00 PM EST (3)
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Smoltz (shoulder) threw four innings in his final rehab start
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Smoltz (shoulder) threw four innings in his final rehab start Wednesday night, WEEI.com reports. [...]
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Smoltz makes final rehab start
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The AP reports that John Smoltz allowed only one run in four innings in his final rehab start on Wednesday. He allowed three hits and a walk while striking out two in Triple-A the appearance.
Our View: Smoltz will make his first start for the Red Sox next Thursday. Boston has noted that they will feature a six-man rotation until they can move one of their starters.
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John Smoltz goes 4 innings in final rehab start
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John Smoltz has finished his last scheduled rehab outing before joining the Boston Red Sox, allowing one run in four innings for Triple-A Pawtucket.
4:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz to get first start on 25th
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According to Red Sox blog Bornintoit.com, the team has officially announced that John Smoltz's first start will be Thursday, June 25th against the Washington Nationals.
Our View: Smoltz will have one more rehab start today and then will be set to make his much anticipated Red Sox debut. Still no word on who will be shipped out in the corresponding roster move.
11:00 AM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz set for June 25
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) will debut June 25 against the Washington Nationals.
[+] June 16th 2009 13 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Consider going after Smoltz if he’s still available. He’ll join
Consider going after Smoltz if he’s still available. He’ll join a crowded Red Sox rotation, featuring Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Tim Wakefield, Brad Penny and Daisuke Matsuzaka. From June 23 until the July 13 All-Star break, the Red Sox have just one off-day, and manager Terry Francona did not rule out going with a six-man rotation during that time period. "It might be [six starters], for a time or two through [the rotation]," Francona said. "It certainly could happen. I don't know that we need to make our rotation out two or three weeks ahead of time. You can't make a lineup or rotation out ahead of time. Something happens. That wouldn't be the worst thing for a short period of time.
5:00 PM EST (4)
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Red Sox | Could use six-man rotation
The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox could go with a six-man starting rotation for a short period of time with SP John Smoltz (shoulder) returning next week, according to manager Terry Francona.
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Smoltz's first start for the Red Sox will come against the Nationals
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Smoltz's first start for the Red Sox will come against the Nationals next Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. [...]
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Red Sox | Smoltz to make another rehab start Wednesday
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Wednesday, June 17, and has been scheduled to make his team debut against the Washington Nationals next Thursday.
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The Boston Globe reports that Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder)
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News: The Boston Globe reports that Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) will make his Boston debut on June 25 at the Nationals. Manager Terry Francona said he will go with a six-man rotation for a while, but it's not a long-term option. [...]
4:00 PM EST (3)
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John Smoltz announced on Tuesday that he'll make a rehab start
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John Smoltz announced on Tuesday that he'll make a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday before making his Red Sox debut next Thursday against the Nationals. [...]
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Smoltz to make his debut next week
John Smoltz, on the closing lap of his rehab, will make another outing in Pawtucket tomorrow, and has been scheduled to make his Red Sox debut a week from Thursday.
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John Smoltz announced on Tuesday that he'll make a rehab start
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John Smoltz announced on Tuesday that he'll make a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday before making his Red Sox debut next Thursday against the Nationals. [...]
3:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz expecting to start next week
ESPNews reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) is expected to start for the first time this year sometime next week.
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz (shoulder) recently stated on the Dan Patrick Show that
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Smoltz (shoulder) recently stated on the Dan Patrick Show that he expects to return to the Red Sox either Tuesday, June 23, or Wednesday, June 24, WEEI reports. [...]
12:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz to make debut next Tuesday or Wednesday
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The Boston Globe is reporting that starting pitcher John Smoltz has indicated that his first start with the team will take place either next Tuesday or Wednesday. Smoltz said he plans to make one more minor league rehab start, and then the team will decide which day to start him.
Our View: Smoltz seemed fairly certain that he would pitch on one of those two days, so anyone who has stashed him on their team should stay tuned for updates. If he is still a free agent in your league, it may be worth your time to give him a look at this point since his debut is only a week away.
11:00 AM EST (1)
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John Smoltz is hoping to make his Red Sox debut next Tuesday
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John Smoltz is hoping to make his Red Sox debut next Tuesday or Wednesday. "There's no pinpoint, hard date," Smoltz said on The Dan Patrick Show this morning. [...]
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz may pitch beyond this year
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) said he may pitch beyond this year. "The reason I had surgery was not to just come back for one year," Smoltz said. "Having surgery, certainly quality of life was part of it, but I could have waited to have that."
[+] June 15th 2009 6 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz mastering changeup
Steve Buckley, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) said he has found the right combination of grip, release and arm slot that he needs to make his changeup effective when he returns from the disabled list. He stated that he has thrown many changeups during his five-start minor league rehab assignment.
2:00 PM EST (2)
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John Smoltz told WEEI.com that he wants to continue pitching
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John Smoltz told WEEI.com that he wants to continue pitching beyond this year. "The reason I had surgery was not to just come back for one year," Smoltz said. [...]
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Smoltz envisioning pitching beyond '09
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John Smoltz said he could see himself pitching "well beyond" 2009 according to WEEI.com.
Our View: Smoltz might want to consider getting part of 2009 under his belt before making such a proclamation, but with the talent and longevity he has displayed to this point, it is certainly possible that he could. If not already owned in your league, he's probably worth taking a flier on.
10:00 AM EST (1)
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The Boston Globe reports that a decision on when exactly SP
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News: The Boston Globe reports that a decision on when exactly SP John Smoltz will make his Red Sox debut won't come until Tuesday at the earliest. What is known right now is that Smoltz will pitch on Thursday for either Triple-A Pawtucket or Boston. [...]
08:00 AM EST (1)
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The Red Sox will wait until Tuesday to make a decision on Smoltz
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The Red Sox will wait until Tuesday to make a decision on Smoltz (shoulder) and their starting rotation, the Boston Globe reports. [...]
02:00 AM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Next for Smoltz: Minors or majors
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he is close to making a decision on where to pitch P John Smoltz. Smoltz, making his way back from shoulder surgery, will pitch Thursday, June 18, against the Florida Marlins or make another rehabilitation assignment for Triple-A Pawtucket.
[+] June 14th 2009 3 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Team undecided on where Smoltz will pitch Thursday
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) will make his next start Thursday, June 18, although it is uncertain whether it will be with the parent club or at Triple-A Pawtucket as part of his rehab assignment, according to The Associated Press.
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz ready, waiting for Red Sox debut
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Boston's John Smoltz is healthy enough to make his next scheduled start on Thursday.
1:00 AM EST (1)
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John Smoltz will make his next start Thursday, but it's still
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News: John Smoltz will make his next start Thursday, but it's still uncertain whether it'll be with the Red Sox or another rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket. Smoltz, who spent 20 seasons with Atlanta, is returning from shoulder surgery last June. [...]
[+] June 13th 2009 4 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz at ease despite uncertainty
John Smoltz, now Major League ready for the first time since undergoing right shoulder surgery one year ago, is in a bit of a holding pattern with the Red Sox's starting rotation rather crowded.
6:00 PM EST (1)
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The Red Sox will wait to make a decision on what to do with
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The Red Sox will wait to make a decision on what to do with John Smoltz. Smoltz is apparently in a "holding pattern" after meeting with manager Terry Francona and pitching coach John Farrell on Saturday. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz tagged with loss in final rehab start
Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) allowed four runs on six hits over six innings Friday, June 12, in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket against Syracuse, according to The Associated Press. He threw 56 of his 70 pitches for strikes, with one walk and six strikeouts, and was tagged with the loss. It was his fifth and likely final rehab outing.
08:00 AM EST (1)
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John Smoltz allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking
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John Smoltz allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six in what likely will be his last rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket. The Red Sox still haven't said exactly where or when Smoltz will fit into the rotation, but he appears likely to get a start somewhere in the next week. [...]
[+] June 12th 2009 5 Updates
9:00 PM EST (3)
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Red Sox SP John Smoltz made his fifth rehab start Friday night,
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News: Red Sox SP John Smoltz made his fifth rehab start Friday night, throwing six innings for Triple-A Pawtucket. Smoltz allowed four runs and six hits, getting the decision in Pawtucket's 4-1 loss to the Chiefs in the first game of a doubleheader. He struck out six and walked one, throwing 56 of his 70 pitches for strikes in what was likely his final rehab outing. Smoltz is the only pitcher in major league history with at least 200 victories and 150 saves. He's continuing his comeback from surgery last June to repair a torn labrum, a round piece of cartilage. [...]
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Smoltz (shoulder) made his fifth rehab start Friday night, throwing
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Smoltz (shoulder) made his fifth rehab start Friday night, throwing six innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, the Associated Press reports. [...]
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Smoltz throws six innings
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John Smoltz threw six innings in his fifth rehab start Friday with Triple-A Pawtucket, according to the Associated Press. He gave up four runs and six hits, with six strikeouts and one walk.
Our View: He threw 70 pitches, 56 landing for strikes. This was believed to be his last rehab outing, and his next step is expected to be discussed with Boston skipper Terry Francona. It is yet to be determined if Smoltz will work in the rotation or bullpen with the Sox.
8:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz brings questions with arrival
After right-hander John Smoltz made his fifth -- and likely final -- Minor League rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, the intrigue could officially begin.
1:00 AM EST (1)
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John Smoltz had been scheduled to make his final rehab start
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News: John Smoltz had been scheduled to make his final rehab start in Triple-A on Thursday, but Pawtucket's game at Syracuse was rained out. He will pitch on Friday night instead. [...]
[+] June 11th 2009 4 Updates
10:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz's rehab start pushed back
Matt Michael, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz's (shoulder) rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket was rained out Thursday, June 11. Smoltz will now start the first game of a doubleheader Friday, June 12.
9:00 PM EST (3)
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Smoltz rained out
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John Smoltz's rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket was rained out tonight, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Smoltz will now take the hill Friday, after which his next move will be discussed with skipper Terry Francona. It remains to be determined if Smoltz will work in the rotation or out of the bullpen with the Sox, and shall remain stashed in AL-only leagues.
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John Smoltz's rehab start Thursday was rained out. His start
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John Smoltz's rehab start Thursday was rained out. His start is rescheduled for Friday. Afterward, Smoltz will sit down with manager Terry Francona and map out their next move. [...]
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Smoltz (shoulder) was scheduled for his final rehab start on
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Smoltz (shoulder) was scheduled for his final rehab start on Thursday but the game was rained out, the teams' official site reports. [...]
[+] June 10th 2009 8 Updates
10:00 PM EST (2)
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Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Smoltz (shoulder) is ready
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Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Smoltz (shoulder) is ready for a "full-fledged outing" when he starts for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday night, the Providence Journal reports. [...]
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The question is how Smoltz fits into the Red Sox rotation. Will
The question is how Smoltz fits into the Red Sox rotation. Will veteran Brad Penny get traded, or will the Red Sox find another way to fit Smoltz into the mix? Per usual, manager Terry Francona was not about to publicly reveal his thoughts on the situation prior to when a move needs to be made. "We've certainly had conversations, and [general manager] Theo [Epstein] has been involved in all those," Francona said. "We'll figure it out. These things have a way of getting worked out." Smoltz will likely make his debut with the Red Sox during the Fenway Park series against the Marlins, scheduled for June 16-18.
6:00 PM EST (1)
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The Providence Journal reports that John Smoltz is ready for
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News: The Providence Journal reports that John Smoltz is ready for a "full-fledged" outing when he takes the mound for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday. "He's not going to throw 130 pitches, but let him get ready to compete. We're trying to get him ready to come pitch for us," said manager Terry Francona. [...]
5:00 PM EST (5)
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona says that it will be a "full-fledged" start for Smoltz, who could join the Boston rotation as soon as Tuesday against the Marlins. [...]
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Smoltz to make final rehab start
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The Boston Globe reports that John Smoltz will make his final rehab start on Thursday at Triple-A Pawtucket. He will not have a pitch count.
Our View: Smoltz has yet to pitch this season, but he has looked good throughout his rehab. The Red Sox have discussed using a six-man rotation, but nothing is imminent. They have also talked about skipping some of Smoltz's regular turns through the rotation. We still expect him to make at least one start per week and he has always been an effective fantasy hurler when healthy.
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona says that it will be a "full-fledged" start for Smoltz, who will not be on a pitch count. [...]
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona says that it will be a "full-fledged" start for Smoltz, who will not be on a pitch count. [...]
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket
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John Smoltz will make his final rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona says that it will be a "full-fledged" start for Smoltz, who will not be on a pitch count. [...]
[+] June 8th 2009 7 Updates
12:00 PM EST (4)
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Smoltz may have his starts occasionally skipped once he joins
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Smoltz may have his starts occasionally skipped once he joins the Boston rotation, WEEI Boston reports. [...]
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Red Sox | Smoltz may be asked to skip starts
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) has been appraoched by the team to skip starts and pitch out of the bullpen periodically when he returns.
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Smoltz may skip some starts
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WEEI.com is reporting that the Red Sox may ask John Smoltz to skip some starts this season after he returns to the rotation. "I want to be ready every five days. We talked about it, there may be a time where I have to miss a start," Smoltz said.
Our View: Smoltz is a competitor, so he would like to be out there every fifth day. He is also smart, and he understands that the Sox have a deep rotation and they may need to skip him depending on how their schedule falls. This won't happen more than a few times this season, so those of you who have picked up Smoltz shouldn't be concerned,
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John Smoltz may be asked to skip starts and pitch out of the
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John Smoltz may be asked to skip starts and pitch out of the bullpen periodically once he joins the Red Sox. Unless, of course, the Red Sox can find a way to deal some of their pitching depth for a power bat. [...]
11:00 AM EST (2)
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John Smoltz may be asked to skip starts and pitch out of the
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John Smoltz may be asked to skip starts and pitch out of the bullpen periodically once he joins the Red Sox. That is, unless the Red Sox find a way to deal some of their pitching depth for a power bat. [...]
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John Smoltz may be asked to skip starts and pitch out of the
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John Smoltz may be asked to skip starts and pitch out of the bullpen periodically once he joins the Red Sox. That is, unless the Red Sox find a way to deal some of their pitching depth for a power bat. [...]
07:00 AM EST (1)
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Smoltz (shoulder) will make his fifth rehab start this coming
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Smoltz (shoulder) will make his fifth rehab start this coming Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. [...]
[+] June 7th 2009 2 Updates
3:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz impressive in rehab start Saturday
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) allowed one run on one hit over six innings Saturday, June 6, in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket against Durham, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out three, and threw 51 of 74 pitches for strikes. Smoltz reached 91 mph on the radar gun and retired his last 10 batters. His next rehab start will be Thursday, June 11, against Syracuse.
12:00 AM EST (1)
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Smoltz solid in fourth rehab start
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John Smoltz picked up a win in his rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, allowing only one run on one hit in six innings.
Our View: Smoltz has a 1.50 ERA in his four minor league starts, and he should be joining Boston very soon.
[+] June 6th 2009 6 Updates
9:00 PM EST (2)
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John Smoltz pitched six solid innings in his first rehab start
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John Smoltz pitched six solid innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday night. It was John's fourth rehab outing overall, and he's really shown great improvement. [...]
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John Smoltz allowed one hit and one run while pitching six innings
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News: John Smoltz allowed one hit and one run while pitching six innings Saturday for the Pawtucket Red Sox in a rehab start against the Durham Bulls. The rehab start was the Boston Red Sox right-hander's fourth overall but his first for Pawtucket and his longest to date. Smoltz threw 51 of 74 pitches for strikes, walked two and struck out three. He topped out at 91 mph on the McCoy Stadium radar gun and retired the last 10 batters he faced. His next rehab start will be Thursday, when Pawtucket plays at Syracuse. [...]
8:00 PM EST (3)
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John Smoltz pitched six solid innings in his first rehab start
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John Smoltz pitched six solid innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday night. It was John's fourth rehab outing overall, and he's really shown great improvement. [...]
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Boston RHP Smoltz tosses 6 innings in rehab start
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John Smoltz allowed one hit and one run while pitching six innings Saturday for the Pawtucket Red Sox in a rehab start against the Durham Bulls.
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Smoltz (shoulder) threw six innings of one-run, one-hit ball
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Smoltz (shoulder) threw six innings of one-run, one-hit ball Saturday for Triple-A Pawtucket, according to the NESN broadcast. [...]
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Red Sox SP John Smoltz, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery,
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News: Red Sox SP John Smoltz, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, will make his fourth rehab start on Saturday after his scheduled start with Triple-A Pawtucket was rained out Friday. [...]
[+] June 5th 2009 5 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
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Smotlz (shoulder) had his scheduled rehab start on Friday rained
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Smotlz (shoulder) had his scheduled rehab start on Friday rained out, the Associated Press reports. [...]
10:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz's rehab start moved to Saturday
Paul Kenyon, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz's (shoulder) rehab start has been moved to Saturday, June 6, because of inclement weather.
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Smoltz's outing rained out
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John Smoltz's rehab outing with Triple-A Pawtucket was rained out Friday, according to WEEI.com. He has been rehabbing from shoulder surgery.
Our View: He will now pitch Saturday. It will mark his fourth rehab start. Barring a setback, he could be activated by the Red Sox in mid-June.
8:00 PM EST (2)
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John Smoltz's rehab start was rained out Friday. He'll simply
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John Smoltz's rehab start was rained out Friday. He'll simply go on Saturday. It will be his fourth rehab start and first at the Triple-A level He'll most likely make one more rehab start before being activated around June 16. [...]
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John Smoltz's rehab start was rained out Friday. He'll simply
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John Smoltz's rehab start was rained out Friday. He'll simply go on Saturday. It will be his fourth rehab start and first at the Triple-A level He'll most likely make one more rehab start before being activated around June 16. [...]
[+] June 4th 2009 1 Updates
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Braves | Smoltz rips team's release of Glavine
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz ripped the Atlanta Braves' decision to release SP Tom Glavine. "That's not how you treat people," Smoltz said. "He didn't have a chance to fail at that level. ... That's not how you go about it. But they're in control. They make those decisions. They've made a lot of them lately."
[+] June 3rd 2009 3 Updates
4:00 PM EST (2)
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Smoltz to make rehab start Friday
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John Smoltz will make his fourth rehab start of the season Friday at Triple-A Pawtucket reports the Boston Globe.
Our View: Smotlz has looked good so far in his rehab starts, and if everything goes normal he is scheduled to make a fifth and potentially final one for Pawtucket next Thursday. If both go well, it is believed he could join the Sox on June 16.
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Smoltz to make rehab start Friday
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John Smoltz will make his fourth rehab start of the season Friday at Triple-A Pawtucket reports the Boston Globe.
Our View: Smotlz has looked good so far in his rehab starts, and if everything goes normal is scheduled to make a fifth and potentially final one for Pawtucket next Thursday. If both go well, it is believed he could join the Sox on June 16.
3:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz to pitch Friday
Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) is set to make his fourth rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, June 5. He will likely make his fifth rehab start with Pawtucket Thursday, June 10.
[+] June 2nd 2009 6 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) will make his fourth rehab
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News: Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) will make his fourth rehab start of the season Friday for Triple-A Pawtucket. If it goes well, manager Terry Francona said the pitcher could join the club next week. [...]
9:00 PM EST (2)
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Smoltz could join the Red Sox after two more minor league rehab
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Smoltz could join the Red Sox after two more minor league rehab starts, the team's official site reports. [...]
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Smoltz hopes to make his Red Sox debut at Fenway Park against
Smoltz hopes to make his Red Sox debut at Fenway Park against the Marlins on June 16-18. The veterean righty must first make two rehab starts at Triple-A Pawtucket and then convince the Red Sox that he is ready to be in the rotation. His next rehab turn will be Friday, June 5. The last one could be on June 11. "Nothing is concrete right now, and that's the best way to approach it, because as I explained, I can only really concern myself with Friday," said Smoltz.
12:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz aiming to debut June 16
The Greenville News' Bart Wright reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) is set for two more rehab starts and is aiming to make his season debut June 16 against the Florida Marlins.
10:00 AM EST (2)
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Smoltz could be back June 16
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The Greenville News is reporting that John Smoltz mentioned June 16 as the possible day he will make his Red Sox debut this season. smoltz is expected to make two more rehab starts in Triple-A before joining the team in Boston.
Our View: Reports on Smoltz have been positive, so it looks like June 16 is very realistic. The Red Sox play Smoltz' former team, the Braves, in the following series and Smoltz has said that he does not want to pitch against Atlanta in his first game. Those of you looking to stash him now have a better idea when he will be here, so make your moves accordingly.
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John Smoltz is hoping to join the Red Sox on, or around, June
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John Smoltz is hoping to join the Red Sox on, or around, June 16. He's excited to get going. "I believe I can do this," Smoltz told the Greenville News. [...]
[+] June 1st 2009 4 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Red Sox | Smoltz solid in rehab start Sunday
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz (shoulder) gave up four hits and one run while striking out six in five innings with Single-A Greenville Sunday, May 31. He threw 74 pitches, with 52 going for strikes. He is expected to pitch for Triple-A Pawtucket for his next two starts and then join the big league squad. In his three rehab starts he has a 1.59 ERA and has walked none while striking out 10 in 11 1/3 innings.
10:00 AM EST (2)
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Smoltz on track after solid rehab start
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According to the Boston Herald, John Smoltz looked very good in his rehab start in Single-A on Sunday. Smoltz went five innings and allowed one run on four hits and he retired the final seven batters he face, the last three of those by way of the strikeout.
Our View: Smoltz said he felt strong in the fifth inning, which is a good sign considering this was his longest outing to date. He is not expected back for a few weeks, but he could be worth stashing at this point if you feel strongly that he will be effective upon his return.
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Smoltz on track after solid rehab start
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According to the Boston Herald, John Smoltz looked very good in his rehab start in Single-A on Sunday. Smoltz went five innings and allowed one run on four hits and he retired the final seven batters he face, the last three of those by way of the strikeout.
Our View: Smoltz said he felt strong in the fifth inning, which is a good sign considering this was his longest outing to date. He is not expected back for a few weeks, but he could be worth stashing at this point if you feel strongly that he will be effective upon him return.
09:00 AM EST (1)
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John Smoltz allowed one run over five innings in a rehab start
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John Smoltz allowed one run over five innings in a rehab start for Single-A Greenville on Sunday. He gave up just four hits and retired the final seven batters he faced, fanning the final three. [...]
John Smoltz Injury News
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John Smoltz Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | date | Innings | K's | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30 09 | 4.0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | loss | -0.50 | 38.82 |
| 2 | Sep 23 09 | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | loss | 12.50 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Sep 18 09 | 6.0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | none | 9.50 | 26.5 |
| 4 | Sep 08 09 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | none | 11.00 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Sep 03 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | loss | 11.00 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Aug 28 09 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | none | 14.50 | 16 |
| 7 | Aug 23 09 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | win | 27.50 | 4.5 |
| 8 | Aug 06 09 | 3.1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | loss | -4.84 | 33.34 |
| 9 | Jul 31 09 | 6.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | win | 15.00 | 20 |
| 10 | Jul 26 09 | 5.0 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 6 | loss | 5.00 | 24.5 |
| 11 | Jul 20 09 | 5.2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | loss | 5.82 | 22.18 |
| 12 | Jul 11 09 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | win | 23.50 | 4.5 |
| 13 | Jul 06 09 | 6.0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 5 | loss | 4.50 | 35.5 |
| 14 | Jun 30 09 | 4.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | none | 7.00 | 28 |
| 15 | Jun 25 09 | 5.0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | loss | 6.00 | 20 |
| Totals: | 77.3 | 73 | 95 | 18 | 143.48 | ||||
John Smoltz Fantasy Graph
TopPlayer Run Differential Notes
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when John Smoltz has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home Breakdown
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Away Breakdown
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