John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in Warren, Michigan) is a free agent Major League Baseball pitcher. He is best known for his prolific career of more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, in which he garnered eight All-Star selections and received the Cy Young Award in 1996. Though predominantly known as a starting pitcher, Smoltz was converted to a reliever in 2001, following his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and spent four years as the team's closer before returning to a starting role. In 2002 he became only the second pitcher in history to have had both a 20-win season and a 50-save season (the other being Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley). He is the only pitcher in major league history to top both 200 wins and 150 saves. He became the 16th member of the 3,000 strikeout club on April 22, 2008 when he fanned Felipe Lopez of the Washington Nationals in the third inning in Atlanta.
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- News Source: The Boston Globe | about 13 hours agoWith suitcases in tow, the greetings started last night in the Marriott lobby. Managers filtered in, a few general managers, support personnel, and more than enough media to go around. There was little else of note at the baseball winter meetings, at
- News Source: The News Journal | 5 days agoJamie Moyer left the hospital Monday, flew home to Bradenton, Fla., and sent a text message to reassure Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. that he is feeling better. But Moyer isn't entirely healthy yet. Amaro reiterated Tuesday that Moyer,
- News Source: Seattle Times | 17 days agoFor so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games...A whopping win total, a good ERA and a bunch of strikeouts often brought home the hardware. FIP (a designer equation that factors out a team's
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- Blog Source: www.philliesnow.com | 4 days agoESPN's Jayson Stark reports that the Phillies have showed interest in 42-year-old free agent pitcher John Smoltz as a low risk, high reward signing, similar to the role played by Pedro Martinez last season. Smoltz isn't the same pitcher ...
- Blog Source: stlcardinals.scout.com | 4 days agoA report from ESPN's Jayson Stark has the Philadelphia Phillies interested in free agent pitcher John Smoltz. Thought to be the St. Louis Cardinals' leading choice for their number four rotation spot in 2010, the 42-year-old ...
- Blog Source: www.mlbtraderumors.com | 4 days agoThe Phillies have kicked the tires on free agent pitcher John Smoltz, according to ESPN's Jayson Stark. Smoltz could be a fit as a starter or late-inning reliever, assuming he gets past his dislike of Citizens Bank Park. ...
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