What happened to all the John Smoltz buzz? It seems like ages ago that we've heard anything about the Nats trying to acquire a starting pitcher. If you were in Rizzo's shoes, which free-agent pitchers would you sign?
-- Scott W., Onley, Va.
The Smoltz buzz hasn't gone away. The Nationals still have interest in him, but I don't see them breaking the bank for him. Also, I don't think Washington is Smoltz's first choice. Reportedly, he wants to play for a playoff contender. The Nats tried getting Smoltz late last season, but he wanted to play on a winning club.
Aside from Jason Marquis, whom the Nats are close to signing, If I were in Rizzo's shoes, I would try to convince Jon Garland to come on board. He is still young and could give the Nationals a lot of innings. Talking to Willie Harris convinced me that Garland is the right guy to help young pitchers like John Lannan and Garrett Mock.
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