Smoltz: Looking forward to throwing to Varitek

(NECN: Pawtucket, RI) - The long journey back for pitcher John Smoltz is over. Smoltz, who will make his Red Sox debut next Thursday against the Nationals, made his final rehab start in Pawtucket last night -- once again looking good. "It was a little bit of a struggle feel wise, but I got my four innings in...I'm anxiously awaiting my first start," said Smoltz. "I'm overall pleased with the amount of work I've put in to get to this point," said Smoltz. "It's going to be a long eight days." read more

NECN | June 18, 2009

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