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Astros not interested in Smoltz

Don’t expect the Astros to pursue veteran pitcher John Smoltz.


Smoltz was said to have drawn interest of several teams according to a report by Foxsports.com, a list that included the Astros. And while the Astros have kicked around dozens of names from the list of free agents who have filed, sources indicate their interest in Smoltz just isn’t there.

Smoltz is open to starting or relieving and could serve in the closer’s role for a team in need of help at the back of the bullpen. Astros general manager Ed Wade said late on Tuesday that he wasn’t going to comment on Smoltz.


Click here to read the full article – By Brian McTaggart of MLB.com


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November 18, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Astros News, Houston Astros, MLB | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet