Red Sox near agreements with Baldelli, Smoltz

[AverageJoesGym]

Per ESPN but neither deal is final. If healthy enough to contribute two great character guys to add to the roster.

 

Smoltz

 

 

Baldelli

[John Anthony]

Not bad but probably won't top the Bombers off season. The feud is entertaining though.

[MJAlltheWay24]

Smoltz is probably searching for that ring.

[AverageJoesGym]

Not bad but probably won't top the Bombers off season. The feud is entertaining though.

 

It won't top the Yankees signing but the Red Sox roster was in much better shape to begin with. Even with Sabathia, Burnett and Teixeira the Yankees roster isn't necessarily better.

[John Anthony]

Smoltz is probably searching for that ring.

 

Did he lose his 1995 one? :scared:

[MJAlltheWay24]

Did he lose his 1995 one? :scared:

 

No...I am just saying, late in his career, why wouldn't he want another run at a championship?

[NkuRoyal31]

I think both would be nice signings for the Red Sox. They dont need to go out and spend hundreds of millions of dollars when they can make signings such as these. Remember just because you "buy" top players and throw them all together doesnt mean your an instant winner or have success.

[AverageJoesGym]

I think both would be nice signings for the Red Sox. They dont need to go out and spend hundreds of millions of dollars when they can make signings such as these. Remember just because you "buy" top players and throw them all together doesnt mean your an instant winner or have success.

 

These are two great clubhouse guys. The Red Sox have a very good clubhouse and probably more grinders than any team in the majors.

[NEXT]

I wish Smoltz well, I will always root for him.

 

The Braves have had 0 good off-season news.

[NkuRoyal31]

These are two great clubhouse guys. The Red Sox have a very good clubhouse and probably more grinders than any team in the majors.

 

Thats why I feel their succesful. They dont throw all stars together and expect them to mesh. They bring in guys they know will bond with the ones already there. Plug in proven players, all stars, and some guys that have worked there way through the minors and you have a better chance of good team chemistry then all stars thrown together expecting to win right away.

[westsider]

I think the bullpen affords Smoltz the best chance to stay healthy and contribute, much like Kerry Wood's status about three years ago. I just don't know that he can stay in the rotation for an entire season.

 

Baldelli could be a steal for the Sox.

[AverageJoesGym]

I think the bullpen affords Smoltz the best chance to stay healthy and contribute, much like Kerry Wood's status about three years ago. I just don't know that he can stay in the rotation for an entire season.

 

Baldelli could be a steal for the Sox.

 

If Brad Penny is anywhere near his 2006-07 form they won't need Smoltz in the rotation. He, along with Manny Delcarmen, Hideki Okajima, Javier Lopez and Justin Masterson would set up for Papelbon--that would be a very solid bullpen and really shorten the game. If Penny is ineffective Masterson would move to the rotation unless Bowden is ready at the beginning of the year.

[westsider]

It's clear, though, that with a $5M minimum salary, the Red Sox are looking at Smoltz as a starter. That would make him an awfully high-priced middle and/or setup guy.

[stick1]

Smoltzy is one of my all time favorites!

[stick1]

Tiger said he is the best golfer he has played with that isn't on the tour by the way.