Thread: Smoltz in 2010

"Oh yeah one of my points about Smoltz having an ERA over 4 for the first time in a very long time was that with all the talk about Smoltz hanging around to long unlike Maddux...etc. Maddux is the one that finished his career with 5 straight seasons with an ERA over 4 and almost 6 straight years (3.96 ERA in 2003)." There's no question that Smoltz was a better pitcher than Maddux after he re-joined the rotation. The big...

Thank you.

There is still a place in the game for Smoltz (I think). Its just not as a MLB pitcher anymore. I would like to see him become a manager if he would be willing to pay his dues in somebody's minor league system. He is a bright guy & has leadership qualities. I guess he has earned his right to be stubborn.

That is why I said I hope he realizes that he would be better suited as a setup man / reliever. If that is the case, like I said originally, the Braves should consider signing him, but for only that role and not as a starter in any way.

Smoltz wants to pitch next season Cardinals have interest in re-signing veteran hurler On the MLB news page. By Matthew Leach / MLB.com 11/10/09 7:05 PM EST ST. LOUIS -- John Smoltz doesn't know where yet, and the role may be undetermined as well, but this much is sure: The veteran right-hander does intend to pitch in 2010.

St. Louis will probably give him an incentive laden one-year deal. I don't think he could get anything better.

Smoltz and Glavine are way over as far as the braves are concerned. Its to bad that Smoltz chose to take the path he did. Its not working out for him, thats for sure.

Smoltz should go into broadcasting as an analyst or color commentator....period.

What you're describing with Smoltz: i.e., the pitching "backwards" aspect is an eerie reminder of the same problem with Brad Lidge and his poor season doing virtually the same thing. Big difference of course is that Lidge didn't have arm surgery and hasn't really lost much on his fastball, but both had location issues big time; nice post!

What a great post. I have no idea why there is such hatred and resentment towards Smoltz and Glavine. Nor do I understand people (us posters) putting down the remaining talent that players like this have. It is much like a 3rd grade science teacher calling Einstein an idiot. Judgement here makes no sense. It doesn't affect us as fans or even the Braves as they have cut ties. Why posters on the board feel it affects them to the point of...