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Joe Blanton - January 2008

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Mets keep eye on A's, Blanton
Mets keep eye on A's, Blanton
nydailynews.com — A's starting pitcher Joe Blanton could be the next to depart Oakland. A source said Friday that... the Mets remain "interested in doing something there" and recently asked Billy Beane "to keep them in mind, just as it was with (ace Dan) Haren." (more) Mets keep eye on A's, Blanton
Does Angel Pagan make Carlos Gomez expendable?
theropolitans.com — With the new pick up of Angel Pagan back from the Cubbies, the question must be asked;... Is Carlos Gomez expendable now? Omar Minaya may be laying the early groundwork for a deal that would package a player like Gomez in a deal for either Johan Santana or Joe Blanton. (more) Does Angel Pagan make Carlos Gomez expendable?
BASEBALL: Dissecting Blanton, Bedard and Santana
baseballcrank.com — The Mets have lately been said to be pursuing three pitchers, all on the trade market: 29-year-old... lefthander Johan Santana , 29-year-old lefthander Erik Bedard and 27-year-old righthander Joe Blanton . Santana, of course, is the best pitcher in ... (more) BASEBALL: Dissecting Blanton, Bedard and Santana
SP Player Profiles [41-50]: Youngsters Provide Good Value
mvn.com — As part of MVN's free 2008 fantasy baseball draft kit, Cory Humes profiles starting pitchers #41-50, including... the likes of Chad Billingsley, Francisco Liriano, Jeff Francis, Joe Blanton and Derek Lowe. (more) SP Player Profiles [41-50]: Youngsters Provide Good Value
An Open Letter to Billy Beane
curveballcity.com — Dear Mr. Beane - Let us preface this by saying that we love you. So with that... said, WHAT THE CRAP ARE YOU DOING? (more) An Open Letter to Billy Beane
Duchscherer Gets One-Year Deal
Duchscherer Gets One-Year Deal
babeslovebaseball.com — Justin Duchscherer and the Oakland Athletics avoided arbitration this week, agreeing on a $1.2 million, one-year deal.... The right-handed reliever missed most of last season due to a sore right hip, appearing in only 17 games for a 3-3 record and 4.96 ... (more) Duchscherer Gets One-Year Deal
Hot Stove: A's unlikely to trade Blanton
Hot Stove: A's unlikely to trade Blanton
mlb.mlb.com — Deals that would send veterans Scott Rolen, Mark Kotsay and Troy Glaus to new teams were all... but finalized, though official word was still pending early Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, movement involving some of the other names being bandied about the ... (more) Hot Stove: A's unlikely to trade Blanton
Odds and Ends: Reyes vs. Ramirez, Blanton, Colon
mlbtraderumors.com — Let's round up some random links for today... This is one of the more impressive rants I've... heard .  Seems that he lost his cool or something. Fantasy baseball shortstop smackdown: Jose Reyes vs. Hanley Ramirez . Ken Rosenthal says the ... (more) Odds and Ends: Reyes vs. Ramirez, Blanton, Colon
Slusser On Blanton/Street/Ellis Trade Possibilities
mlbtraderumors.com — Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle was recently named Rumor Royalty for the A's.  As part... of the feature, I asked her a few questions. MLBTR: It seems Joe Blanton is a hot commodity, but we're not hearing much about Huston Street or ... (more) Slusser On Blanton/Street/Ellis Trade Possibilities
Blanton To Stay Put?
mlbtraderumors.com — MLB.com's Jim Molony talked to an A's source who expects Joe Blanton to stay put and be... Oakland's Opening Day starter.  The offers so far must not have been encouraging. We haven't really heard the specifics of any Blanton offers.  The ... (more) Blanton To Stay Put?