Trade speculation aside, Blanton ready to go for A's
Published 2/16/2008 by Associated Press at SportingNews.com Baseball News and Exclusive Analysis
PHOENIX (AP) -- Joe Blanton could quickly emerge as Oakland's new ace. It's a revolving job around t...
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Speculation aside, Blanton becomes A's ace
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