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What if … the Braves had not traded Doyle Alexander for John Smoltz? - The Athletic
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Ernie Johnson and Skip Caray announced a big trade 33 years ago
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Why Alexander for Smoltz was the best trade the Tigers ever made
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Tigers trade John Smoltz to Braves
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Braves to retire Smoltz's No. 29, induct pitcher into team hall of fame
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What if … the Braves had not traded Doyle Alexander for John
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Serious] Thoughts on Doyle Alexander for John Smoltz? : r
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Braves got better end of Smoltz deal': MLB shares biggest trades
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John Smoltz's Jersey Retirement a Reminder of How Fortunate Braves
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Braves to retire Smoltz's No. 29, induct pitcher into team hall of
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Tigers trade John Smoltz to Braves
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Detroit Tigers: The Five Worst Trades in Franchise History
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Serious] Thoughts on Doyle Alexander for John Smoltz? : r
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John Smoltz Rooted For Doyle Alexander - CBS Detroit