Smoltz agrees to contract with Cardinals (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Wed, 08/19/2009 - 13:49

John Smoltz agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, giving the 42-year-old former ace a chance to rejuvenate his career in the middle of a pennant race.

Smoltz joined the NL Central leaders shortly after he cleared waivers, following his release by Boston. He was 2-5 with an 8.33 ERA in eight starts for the Red Sox.


 

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