After I saw Smoltz's line in the paper this morning, and his bloated season ERA, it crossed my mind that he might have pitched his last game. When I heard he was going to be released I wasn't even surprised. Why a 42 year old pitcher with nothing left in the tank couldn't retire before embarrassing himself is a mystery.
I think he will get into the hall even though his stats are not exceptional. He excelled as both a starter and reliever, and that will be his ticket in.
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