Why The San Francisco Giants Should Pick Up John Smoltz

After a comeback attempt with the Boston Red Sox failed miserably, future Hall of Famer John Smoltz ought to come back one more time, and he should do it where he has spent 20 of his 21 seasons, in the National League.

Let's face it, when a 42-year-old pitcher attempts to rehab what should be a career ending injury and come back to the Major Leagues, the American League East is not the place to do it.

Trying to make his comeback as a member of the Red Sox, Smoltz had to face lethal AL East hitters such as Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, Brian Roberts, Luke Scott, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Robinson Cano, Nick Swisher, and Matt Weiters. 

Four of his eight starts came against the aforementioned hitters, as Smoltz faced the Orioles three ...

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