Smoltz to the Cards? ..... wow .... good pickup !!!

[doc mercer]

Barring a last-minute change in plans, John Smoltz will sign with the St. Louis Cardinals by the end of this week, multiple sources said Tuesday night.

Smoltz reached a tentative decision to join the Cardinals as a free agent on Tuesday afternoon, one source said. An announcement could come as early as Wednesday after he clears trade waivers.
Earlier Tuesday evening, four major league sources told FOXSports.com that the Cardinals had become favorites to land Smoltz, ahead of the Dodgers, Marlins and Rangers.
While Smoltz is open to pitching as a reliever, it's possible that St. Louis could offer him an opportunity to start — the role he has had for much of his Hall of Fame career.
If Smoltz signs with the Cardinals as a starter, the most obvious candidate to leave the rotation would be Mitchell Boggs, the 25-year-old right-hander.


Sources: Cards will sign RHP Smoltz - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN

[Dirty]

I believe so as well... get him back in a league he is familiar with and a good Manager

[doc mercer]

and one of the best pitching coaches in the league in Duncan