Braves should take pass on Burnett

I read today where the Atlanta Braves may take a pass on John Smoltz should they sign A.J. Burnett.

Say it ain't so!!!

Granted he's not the most reliable health-wise. But when he's healthy there's no one better. And when he trots in from the 'pen to shut em down in the ninth, The Ted goes nuts in a way that you just never see any more.

Call me sentimental, but the idea of Smoltzie in any other uniform makes me shudder.

Maybe they should take Smoltz and pull a Roger Clemens, shutting him down until the All-Star break. That way he'd have less a chance of breaking down before the playoffs.

I'd much rather have Smoltz any day over Burnett no matter how talented (and expensive) he is. There's no one I'd rather have in a pivotal game facing the heart of the opponents' order.

Heck, let's make this my Christmas wish: keep Smoltz.