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Red Sox DFA John Smoltz

 

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 7 at 3:38pm CST]

 

The Red Sox designated John Smoltz for assignment, according to DJ Bean of WEEI.com. Smoltz, 42, struggled in eight starts for the Red Sox. He only walked nine, but eight of the 59 hits he allowed were homers. His ERA ballooned to 8.32 after allowing eight earned runs at Yankee Stadium last night.

 

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QUOTE (GO CHI SOX! @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 04:05 PM)
Wouldnt be surprised if the Tigers picked him up.

 

Why would they?

 

Porcello's turned it around these past few starts and they have Washburn now.

 

Galarraga's probably better than Smoltz at this point.

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QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 02:11 PM)
Why would they?

 

Porcello's turned it around these past few starts and they have Washburn now.

 

Galarraga's probably better than Smoltz at this point.

 

Drafted by the Tigers, from the Michigan area. He would be a fit for the bullpen, not as a starter. They really have no bullpen up in Detroit. Long awaited homecoming if you ask me.

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I hope the Tigers pick him up. What is there anywhere to say he's not done? A 42 year old pitcher, who now cannot pitch multiple days, so no bullpen, all sorts of surgeries, and a guy who was pretty much lit up every time he took the mound. Its not like something is going to click pretty soon. He's done.

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QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 03:23 PM)
Smoltz is finished. It's a shame he couldn't have just retired after last season.

 

Kind of a sad way to go out, if this is indeed the end.

 

Hate the Ped Sox, but I've always liked Smoltzy.

 

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