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Paul: As Tiger, Smoltz likely never reaches Hall of Fame
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Tigers trade John Smoltz to Braves
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Tigers trade John Smoltz to Braves
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Paul: As Tiger, Smoltz likely never reaches Hall of Fame
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Tiger Woods Got Owned by John Smoltz
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Why Alexander for Smoltz was the best trade the Tigers ever made
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Looking for the '87 pennant, Detroit acquired Doyle Alexander for