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Phils reach agreement on Blanton - MLB
sports.espn.go.com - 7/17/2008
Phils reach agreement on Blanton - MLB
— sports.espn.go.com — The Phillies have reached an agreement with the Oakland Athletics to acquire right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton .... Blanton is 5-12 this season after going 14-10 with a 3.95 ERA last season. The Athletics get second baseman Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh ... (more) Phils reach agreement on Blanton - MLB

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/17/2008found this
The Race is On: First Pitcher to 20 Losses Wins
sportsyenta.blogspot.com - 7/2/2008
The Race is On: First Pitcher to 20 Losses Wins
— sportsyenta.blogspot.com — Can you recall the last time we had a 20 game loser in Major League baseball? I... can. It was Mike Maroth, who went 9-21 for the Detroit Tigers in 2003. Fitting, isn't it, that Maroth did so for a Tigers team that went 43-119. I still say wow whenever I see that record. A few things must go right (er, wrong?) for a pitcher to lose 20 games. First, he must be pretty bad. Maroth has since been ... (more) The Race is On: First Pitcher to 20 Losses Wins

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the700level.com - 7/17/2008
Phils Trade Cardenas, Prospects for Joe Blanton
— the700level.com — Appearing on ESPN 950, Buster Olney has reported that the Phillies have traded a package including Adrian... Cardenas and other prospects to the A's for pitcher Joe Blanton. (more) Phils Trade Cardenas, Prospects for Joe Blanton

Comments vote down gootman2017 gootman2017 posted 7/17/2008posted this
Blanton the latest Phillies stud?
mysportsrumors.com - 7/23/2008
Blanton the latest Phillies stud?
— mysportsrumors.com — Or better yet Joe Blanton the latest Phillies DUD! Yea it’s only one start but could be... a sign to come for the newest Philadelphia Phillies pitcher. I’ve been one of many Phillies fans arguing that this was not a good trade, even for what they gave up. Let me take one more look at these arguments and tell you why again Joe Blanton is NOT the answer for the Phillies. (more) Blanton the latest Phillies stud?

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What They're Saying: Joe Blanton Trade
the700level.com - 7/18/2008
What They're Saying: Joe Blanton Trade
— the700level.com — By now you've heard that the Phillies gave up three prospects for the A's Joe Blanton .... Obviously this guy is an end of the rotation starter and not the horse we dearly coveted. But I think it's awfully obvious that Blanton is an improvement ... (more) What They're Saying: Joe Blanton Trade

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baseballprospectus.com - 7/19/2008
Prospectus Today: Bubble Boys by Joe Sheehan
— baseballprospectus.com — The eight premium players who might get dealt, and what it would take to get them.... (more) Prospectus Today: Bubble Boys by Joe Sheehan

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dugoutcentral.com - 7/19/2008
Gillick’s Big Blanton Blunder
— dugoutcentral.com — Interesting article about the Blanton trade. (more) Gillick’s Big Blanton Blunder

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startribune.com - 7/20/2008
Beltre trade doesn't appear likely
— startribune.com — After exploring a trade for Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre , the Twins came away feeling they... won't have a match. Seattle's asking price is steep because Beltre is under contract for next season and is one of the Mariners' better all-around ... (more) Beltre trade doesn't appear likely

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delawareonline.com - 7/28/2008
Phillies move high-ERA pitcher to minor league | delawareonline | The News Journal
— delawareonline.com — PHILADELPHIA -- Struggling right-hander Adam Eaton has accepted an assignment to the Phillies' minor league system, the... team announced today. The Phillies haven't decided at which level Eaton will begin his assignment. Eaton, who signed a three-year, ... (more) Phillies move high-ERA pitcher to minor league | ...

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crashburnalley.com - 7/31/2008
Don’t Fret If “Stand Pat” Stands Pat
— crashburnalley.com — The Phillies may find themselves having made only one move — Joe Blanton — when August 1... rolls around. That’s fine, even if the Mets and Marlins make a move. Before you fetch the strait jacket for me, let me explain why Pat Gillick has done some good work in August and beyond. (more) Don’t Fret If “Stand Pat” Stands Pat

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Playing GM: How ’bout Joe Blanton in Cardinal red?
cardinalsdiaspora.com - 7/11/2008
Playing GM: How ’bout Joe Blanton in Cardinal red?
— cardinalsdiaspora.com — It’s time to play GM. Let’s start with the obvious need, starting pitching. Yes, bats would be... nice, but are really a luxury. The biggest advantage in the Cardinals adding a marquee hitter, like Matt Holiday, to the roster is the ... (more) Playing GM: How ’bout Joe Blanton in Cardinal red?

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Philadelphia Phillies - Welcome Joe Blanton !!
phanatic74.wordpress.com - 7/18/2008
Philadelphia Phillies - Welcome Joe Blanton !!
— phanatic74.wordpress.com — Tonight I heard that the Phillies acquired Joe Blanton through a trade of 3 minor league prospects.... The Phillies sent Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matthew Spencer in return for the solid right handed hurler. With Brett Myers still slated to return on 07/23 against the Mets that pushes Adam Eaton out of the rotation and into the bullpen. This will allow the Phillies to fill a a right ... (more) Philadelphia Phillies - Welcome Joe Blanton !!

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mvn.com - 7/18/2008
Blanton Traded To Philadelphia
— mvn.com — The Oakland A’s are starting their first half in similar vein to the way that they ended... the first half — in a trading mood. After six months of speculation, the A’s have finally traded right-hander Joe Blanton. The A’s ... (more) Blanton Traded To Philadelphia

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delawareonline.com - 7/18/2008
Phillies move Eaton to bullpen | delawareonline | The News Journal
— delawareonline.com — MIAMI — Right-hander Adam Eaton has been moved to the Phillies bullpen to make room in the... rotation for newly acquired right-hander Joe Blanton. Eaton has made two career relief appearances, both in 2005 with San Diego. “I'd like to be a starter, ... (more) Phillies move Eaton to bullpen | delawareonline | The ...

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Philadelphia Phillies - Stroking the Longball
phanatic74.wordpress.com - 7/28/2008
Philadelphia Phillies - Stroking the Longball
— phanatic74.wordpress.com — The Phillies fought back again today with the longball to win the final game of the homestand... against the Atlanta Braves. The Phils accrued 5 homeruns over 9 innings from Rollins, Victorino, Burrell, Werth and Chris Coste. There were a total of 14 hits bringing them to their 12-10 victory and 1 game closer to sharing the lead once again with the New York Mets. The Phillies went through 7 ... (more) Philadelphia Phillies - Stroking the Longball

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It's Raining Home Runs
philliesphollowers.mlblogs.com - 7/28/2008
It's Raining Home Runs
— philliesphollowers.mlblogs.com — After a nearly 2 hour rain delay today, the Phillies finally beat Atlanta by a score of... 12-10 in a battle that included 7 home runs; 5 from the Phillies and 2 from the Braves. (more) It's Raining Home Runs

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scores.espn.go.com - 7/10/2008
Mariners vs. Athletics - Box Score - July 09, 2008
— scores.espn.go.com — Seattle Mariners Hitters AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG I Suzuki RF 4 1 3... 0 1 0 0 .305 J Lopez 2B 5 2 2 3 0 0 3 .299 R Ibanez LF 5 1 1 1 0 0 4 .275 J Vidro 1B 4 0 1 0 1 0 3 .214 M Cairo PR-1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222 A Beltre 3B 5 0 3 2 0 0 2 .258 J Reed CF 4 0 0 ... (more) Mariners vs. Athletics - Box Score - July 09, 2008

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Phillies Get Blanton
themetsblog.com - 7/17/2008
Phillies Get Blanton
— themetsblog.com — The Phillies have acquired Joe Blanton from the A's for 3 minor leaguers, including SS Adrian Cardenas.... Developing... (more) Phillies Get Blanton

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athleticsnation.com - 7/17/2008
Blanton Traded To Phillies
— athleticsnation.com — Tip from Zonis, who was watching SportsCenter. http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/17/573771/breaking-news-sportsenter More details to come! From SF Gate : (07-17)... 15:56 PDT -- The A's are trading Joe Blanton to Philadelphia, according to ... (more) Blanton Traded To Phillies

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The Phillies get their arm: Joe Blanton
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com - 7/18/2008
The Phillies get their arm: Joe Blanton
— allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com — After the Brewers and Cubs made major moves to bolster their rotations, you knew it was only... a matter of time before the Phillies responded. While the Phils weren't able to pick up a top line starter, they were able to acquire Joe Blanton, a serviceable pitcher, from the Oakland Athletics. The Phillies gave up three prospects in the deal: infielder Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh Outman...... (more) The Phillies get their arm: Joe Blanton

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