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Smoltz returns to Cards' rotation

By Adam Madison
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Fantasy owners no doubt will be glad to see John Smoltz toe the rubber Friday after being scratched from his scheduled start Monday. He returns a few days earlier than expected since Kyle Lohse (forearm) is unavailable for his turn. One also must figure the Cards aren't too concerned with Smoltz, who complained of shoulder tendinitis, considering they are throwing him out there despite being virtually guaranteed of making the playoffs. Unfortunately, taking the mound Friday instead of Monday m ...

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