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What they need: Phillies
What they need: Phillies
umpbump.com — Obviously, the Phillies are no fluke. And it’s temping to suggest that they should stand pat this offseason. After all, all the team’s best players are under contract for next season, and the rotation figures to be strong, with Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Joe Blanton, J.A. Happ and ... (more) What they need: Phillies
Today in Philly Sports History: Joe Blanton Goes...Well, You Know, 2008
Today in Philly Sports History: Joe Blanton Goes...Well, You Know, 2008
the700level.com — You just kind of know that things are going good when your ninth-hole hitter--also known in National League speak as "The Pitcher"--is going deep for you in the World Series. When Joseph Matthew Blanton stepped to the plate in the bottom of the fifth inning of Game Four against the Rays on ... (more) Today in Philly Sports History: Joe Blanton Goes...Well, ...
Philadelphia Phillies 2009 World Series Starting Rotation
Philadelphia Phillies 2009 World Series Starting Rotation
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel usually is mysterious about his starting rotations in the playoffs. He was clear about his decision for the 2009 World Series. Cliff Lee will pitch game 1. Pedro Martinez will pitch game 2. While game 3 will feature 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels. ... (more) Philadelphia Phillies 2009 World Series Starting Rotation
Phillies Arrive in New York by Train
Phillies Arrive in New York by Train
nytimes.com — The Phillies' Ryan Howard, right, waved to spectators as he and pitcher Joe Blanton walked to a bus after a train trip from Philadelphia. (more) Phillies Arrive in New York by Train
Blanton Will Start Game 4
Blanton Will Start Game 4
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Instead of Cliff Lee going on short rest, Charlie Manuel has decided to go with former Athletic Joe Blanton in game four . Blanton was 12-8 with a 4.05 ERA this season for Philly. If the Yankees start CC Sabathia in game four you have to give a huge edge to the Yankees in that matchup. While ... (more) Blanton Will Start Game 4
Philadelphia Phillies opt for Joe Blanton to start another Game 4
Philadelphia Phillies opt for Joe Blanton to start another Game 4
sports.espn.go.com — Joe Blanton has been picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. (more) Philadelphia Phillies opt for Joe Blanton to start ...
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies
pinstripealley.com — The Phillies have announced they will start Joe Blanton in Game 4 instead of having Cliff Lee go on 3 days rest, according to ESPN. I am VERY happy to hear this. I would much rather face Blanton on full rest than Lee on short rest. What does this mean as far as who the Yankees will ... (more) Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies
Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — In his press conference today, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel announced that RHP Joe Blanton will start Game Four of the World Series. Cliff Lee will start Game Five. (more) Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
Lee won't pitch on short rest
espn.go.com — Rotoworld on the Phillies' Game 4 starter: Rather than go with Cliff Lee on short rest, Charlie Manuel said Friday that Joe Blanton will start Game 4 ... (more) Lee won't pitch on short rest
Phils to go with Blanton in Game 4 of World Series; Lee Game 5
Phils to go with Blanton in Game 4 of World Series; Lee Game 5
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Charlie Manuel has decided to go with Joe Blanton in game 4 of the World Series as opposed to using Cliff   Lee on three days rest or going with J.A. Happ. The move makes sense as the Philadelphia Phillies will have Cliff Lee on regular rest.  Blanton was the Phillies ... (more) Phils to go with Blanton in Game 4 of World Series; Lee ...
New Projected Pitching Matchups
New Projected Pitching Matchups
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Well Charlie Manuel threw us all a curveball by announcing his plans to start Joe Blanton in Game Four rather than going with Cliff Lee on three days rest. Barring a similarly stupid decision from Girardi, this is what we're looking at for pitching matchups for the rest of the series. I'll throw ... (more) New Projected Pitching Matchups
Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
nleastchatter.com — According to the Associated Press Charlie Manuel has had a change of heart and has decided to go with Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series. Manuel concerned for Lee said “I don’t think he’s ready for it on three days’ rest,” Manuel said. “I think ... (more) Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
A Gift?
yankeesredsox.com — According to multiple media outlets, the Phillies are starting Joe Blanton in Game 4.  I have two thoughts on this 1- No way they do this if they are down 2-1 and I wouldn't do it up 2-1 either 2- If they still do it, thank you Charlie! Very big game tomorrow, expect lots of posts along ... (more) A Gift?
CC preparing for short rest, but no decision made
yankees.lhblogs.com — The Yankees are on the field stretching and Joe Girardi – who seems to be battling a pretty bad cold – met with the media a short time ago. While Charline Manuel has announced Joe Blanton as his Game 4 starter, Girardi said the Yankees ... (more) CC preparing for short rest, but no decision made
World Series Machinations
paullebowitz.com — There's debate on whether the Phillies should start Joe Blanton or Cliff Lee in game 4. It's a no-brainer. Lee should receive his full rest and go in game 5; Blanton in game 4. There's also debate on Hideki Matsui playing the outfield. He should if he can move well enough to make the routine plays. (more) World Series Machinations
Joe Blanton to Start Game 4
yanksblog.com — The Philadelphia Daily News reports that the Phillies have elected to start Joe Blanton over Cliff Lee on short rest in game 4 of the World Series on Sunday. CC Sabathia is likely to be his opponent. Via Justin Sablich. (more) Joe Blanton to Start Game 4
Game 3: Series Momentum Shifts to Yanks
Game 3: Series Momentum Shifts to Yanks
nybaseballdigest.com — The work is only half done, but by winning Game 3 the Yankees put the Phillies in their first hole of the postseason. The decision by Charlie Manuel to not pitch Cliff Lee on three days rest means ace CC Sabathia will take on the pedestrian Joe Blanton in Game 4. That is why last night was such ... (more) Game 3: Series Momentum Shifts to Yanks
Playoffs Today
Playoffs Today
baseballmusings.com — The Yankees put themselves in a great position to win the World Series with their 8-5 game three win Saturday night. They regain home field advantage. The worst than can happen to them is that they go back to New York to try to win two. The win also put them in a great position to take a 3-1 ... (more) Playoffs Today
Bob Ford: Putting it all on Joe Blanton
philly.com — The Phillies could lose tonight and still come back to win the World Series. It won't be over. Not technically. But depending on how you feel about being set up with Pedro Martinez and Hamels in Yankee Stadium for potential starts in Game 6 and Game ... (more) Bob Ford: Putting it all on Joe Blanton
Listen to Haunted Baseball
Listen to Haunted Baseball
nybaseballdigest.com — This morning we had a special edition of NYBD Radio Mickey Bradley co-author of the book Haunted Baseball joined me to talk about ghosts, curses, legends, and eerie events and the national pastime. He shared stories about Yankee Stadium, haunted hotels, and former big leaguers returning ... (more) Listen to Haunted Baseball
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