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Jun 19
2008

Speculating for Saves

Posted by jonlee in Todd JonesTaylor BucholzSantiago CasillaRafael SorianoOakland AsMLBMike GonzalezJoel ZumayaHuston StreetFantasyDetroit TigersColorado RockiesclosersBrian Fuentes

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Fantasy owners looking for saves have a few new options becoming available soon, they just might have to wait awhile, and do some speculating. Mike Gonzalez is obviously the first choice currently available. He was activated on Wednesday, and got a save the same day. Rafael Soriano is on the disabled list for the second time this season with elbow problems and can’t be considered reliable. Gonzalez himself is coming off Tommy John surgery, but he is the closer and is

Jun 04
2008

Season, and Maybe Career, Over for Smoltz

Posted by jonlee in Rafael SorianoMLBMike GonzalezJohn SmoltzInjuriesFantasyAtlanta Braves

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John Smoltz’s comeback lasted just one inning as the 41-year old right-hander elected to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday.  Smoltz has had four previous operations on his elbow, and this injury could finally be the one that pushes him towards retirement.

"I've pulled off a lot of miracles," said Smoltz. "I probably shouldn't have played this long. I'm looking forward to seeing if I can extend it."

Even if he has thrown his last pitch, Smoltz