John Smoltz signs extension with Braves
Once they moved him back to the starting rotation, it was apparent the Braves would need to sign Smoltz to an extension. Smoltz will get what he wants (to be a Brave the rest of his career) and the Braves get what they need (a re-structuring of his 2005 salary to eliminate the $100,000-per start bonus). He will earn $8 million in 2006 and the Braves have an $8 million club option for 2007. I daresay, with the Braves’ budget restrictions nowadays, Smoltzie will likely be the last player of note to spend his whole career with the organization.
