John Smoltz, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals
Status: Finding old, dominant form in St. Louis
Basics: 3-5, 6.71 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 48 Ks in 51.0 IP
Key Stats: Is 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA in 2 NL starts
What to Watch For: Continued effectiveness
Other Notes: Needed a change of scenery, perhaps a return to the National League, to get back to form … immediately jumps into NL pennant race for one of the league’s best teams … has great value down the stretch because of lengthy track record, good strikeout rate and high win probability … rough stretch with Boston is a thing of the past
Verdict: Add and give him a permanent roster spot in all formats