Boston Red Sox Said to be Close to Deal with John Smoltz

It appears that the 20-year career that John Smoltz has enjoyed in an Atlanta Braves uniform could be coming to an end as reports have indicated the future Hall of Famer will be in a Boston Red Sox uniform in 2009.

Smoltz appeared in just six games in 2008 after undergoing shoulder surgery but he remains confident that he can still pitch. He has compiled a 210-147 record and posted 154 saves with an ERA of 3.26 over his career but his latest surgery has left many wondering if the right-hander is done.

The Red Sox appear ready to find out as they have reportedly offered Smoltz, 41, a $5.5 million base salary along with $5 million in incentives.

Boston has established one of the deepest rotations in baseball with Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield and Brad Penny already set. Smoltz has said he wants to be a starter but during a three-year period earlier in his career he was one of the most dominant closers in the game, recording 144 saves.

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