Houston Astros' Postseason Rotation, World Series Hopefuls & Smoltz almost signing with the Phillies

Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz and they discuss what the Houston Astros should do with Justin Verlander and the playoff rotation. Smoltz gives insights into a similar situation in his career. They also talk about World Series hopefuls and who is best suited for October. Finally, Ben asks Smoltz about the story of how he almost signed with the Philadelphia Phillies & how golf memberships may have been a part of the pitch.
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Houston Astros' postseason rotation, World Series hopefuls & Smoltz almost signing with the Phillies
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[@hansari8697]

Not the teams I was expecting to hear when he started with most feared in the AL. I might be biased but I believe the Astros are more feared and complete than Cleveland. Only place I view them as better is their bullpen but ours is fine.

[@locomotivetrain3797]

I think at least when it comes playoff giants the Astros are always in the top 3 most feared in todays mlb

[@Ben_Verlander]

Agreed

[@UselessTrucker]

Go Justin

[@b_cul]

素晴らしい👍

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

Another interesting question would be what unexpected team could potentially make a run in the post-season. Last year it was the Arizona Diamondbacks. This year it could be the New York Mets, who have had the best record in baseball since May 30. They have gone from being 11 games under .500 to now 15 games over .500.

[@mel-nq6re]

Give me a Tigers/Mets or Royals/Brewers World Series to upset the applecart ... I'd be all for it!

[@victortrevino5880]

Astros would take that series with the Guardias 3-0

[@devonpettigen7779]

Probably 3-1. No sweep.

[@AlexHernandez-wj5zu]

The guardians being the most feared statement should get smoltz taken out of the HoF 😂

[@victortrevino5880]

I think he is golfing more than watching baseball ⚾️

[@thomasmoncrief883]

I think he knows more about baseball than you . Sorry

[@andrescano3704]

Where is Alex Curry?

[@OrenJace-gl1ef]

I think so but he is just to old though