In West Georgia, born and raised, the ball field is where Will Smith spent most of his days at Northgate High School in Newnan. Several years and a move to California later, Smith has become one of the best relievers in baseball for the Giants. Braves fans are now hoping that a reunion episode is in order.
The Braves will undoubtedly be scouring the market for late-inning relievers before the trade deadline. While Luke Jackson has been a pleasant surprise this season, he has had his fair share of blown saves and drama-filled late-inning scares. Acquiring a closer like Smith would allow the Braves to slot Jackson and other relievers down and would represent a big boost to their playoff hopes.