Red Sox Looking At Smoltz

[DravenX]

According to the Boston Herald, John Smoltz is the "top target" for the Red Sox in their search for starting pitching depth.
Smoltz is expected to begin meeting with teams next week and the Sox have already been told that they are contenders. The 41-year-old might not be ready to pitch until May, but that shouldn't be a problem for Boston.

I hope Smoltz stays with Atlanta. He belongs in Atlanta and should retire in Atlanta. If Smoltz won't stay at least we should at least try to keep Glavine.

[love_that_reefer]

I really can;t see any team looking at him as a starter now.

[cjkalt]

I really hope we get smoltz, good veteran for our young guys to look up to

[DravenX]

Well, cjkalt you might just get your wish.

The Red Sox are working towards an agreement with free agent John Smoltz, the Boston Globe reports.
According to the report, "sources indicated that Smoltz was leaning toward Boston's offer, which was said to be somewhere in the vicinity of $5.5 million guaranteed with the opportunity to earn a few million in incentives which could hike the salary up to $10 million." Even though he'll probably miss the first six to eight weeks, he seems like a very good gamble at that price.

This is a heart beaker for Braves fans. I'm sure all die hard fans wanted to see Smoltz finish his career in Atlanta. I just can't picture him in a Red Sox uniform. Next season won't be the same.

[mackjd]

Smoltz with Boston is too weird (Bwitty). I think it's a good signing for them though. Between this, penny, and their AAA they have some great depth for the rotation.