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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
The 7 Worst MLB Playoff Beards
The 7 Worst MLB Playoff Beards
mlbnotebook.com — The playoff beard is a long-venerated tradition, whereby men prove that they are men because they don't... shave for perhaps a month. Sadly, it has mostly been the domain of hockey, where we are treated to the spectacle of spectacularly-bearded Swedes hoisting the Stanley Cup (see? Told you it was ... (more) The 7 Worst MLB Playoff Beards
Martinez to Start Game 2
Martinez to Start Game 2
zozone.mlblogs.com — Charlie Manuel tipped his hand earlier today when he said Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ will be... available in the bullpen in Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS. We know Cole Hamels is starting Game 1 tomorrow night,... (more) Martinez to Start Game 2
Phillies Notebook: Blanton sure looks like the NLCS Game 4 starter
philly.com — LOS ANGELES - Joe Blanton is a low-maintenance pitcher. Wake him up, roll him out of bed,... and tell him what time the game starts. So, even though the veteran righthander hasn't been told he is starting Game 4 on Monday at Citizens Bank Park, he sees ... (more) Phillies Notebook: Blanton sure looks like the NLCS Game ...
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 ...
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
MLB Picks Dodgers vs Phillies Game 4 NLCS Playoffs
MLB Picks Dodgers vs Phillies Game 4 NLCS Playoffs
onlinesportshandicapping.com — The MLB picks Dodgers vs Phillies Game 4 NLCS Playoff picks and money line has the Phillies... -117 at Sportsbetting.com. L.A will send right-hander Joe Blanton ( 12-8, 4.07) against Philadelphia left-hander Randy Wolf (11-7, 3.30). Blanton will be making his first start of the postseason. (more) MLB Picks Dodgers vs Phillies Game 4 NLCS Playoffs
Total Domination
Total Domination
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Knock the opposing starting pitcher out before the 5th inning. Check. Score 10+ runs. Check. Shutout the... competition. Check. Singles, doubles, triples, and homeruns galore. Check. Every player in the starting lineup scored a run, including the pitcher. Check. Yes, Cliff Lee and the rest of the ... (more) Total Domination
Preview Game 160: Phillies vs. Marlins
Preview Game 160: Phillies vs. Marlins
macho-row.blogspot.com — Each of the last two seasons the Florida Marlins had been friends of the Phillies. The Marlins... took care of business against the New York Mets each of the past two years, eliminating and demoralizing the Mets each time in the final weekend of the season while the Phillies went on to celebrate ... (more) Preview Game 160: Phillies vs. Marlins
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Marlins
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Marlins
macho-row.blogspot.com — First pitch: 7:05 pm TV: Comcast Sportsnet Preview Pitching probables Joe Blanton (12-7, 3.95 ERA) vs. Rick... VandenHurk (2-2, 4.44 ERA) (more) Open Thread: Phillies vs. Marlins
Weekend Wins and Pitching Improvements Needed
Weekend Wins and Pitching Improvements Needed
misterballz.blogspot.com — Joe Blanton gave up 5 earned runs in 6 innings in a loss to the Marlins on... Friday Perhaps the Phillies don't realize that there are still reasons to win these remaining games. If they lose out this weekend and end up with the worst record among the division winners, they will go on the road ... (more) Weekend Wins and Pitching Improvements Needed
Double Trouble
Double Trouble
baseballmusings.com — Ryan Spilborghs leads off the seventh with a double into the leftfield corner off Joe Blanton, in... for his second inning of work. Barmes bunts, and like Hamels in the first, Blanton goes for the lead runner and fails to get him. The Rockies have first and third, no one out, and Happ comes into ... (more) Double Trouble
Pedro Martinez now expected to start Game 3
Pedro Martinez now expected to start Game 3
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman , Pedro Martinez is the likely candidate to start... Game 3 for the Phillies on Saturday after J.A. Happ left today's game with a minor injury and Joe Blanton pitched 1 plus innings. Fantasy Impact: If Pedro does get the call on Saturday, he ... (more) Pedro Martinez now expected to start Game 3
Cole Hamels done after five, Rockies hold on to even series with 5-4 victory
Cole Hamels done after five, Rockies hold on to even series with 5-4 victory
macho-row.blogspot.com — Rockies take home field advantage to Denver Cole Hamels should have had two reasons to celebrate on... Thursday, but he only came away with one reason off the baseball field. On the day when his wife gave birth to their first child, Hamels struggled on the mound and took the loss to the ... (more) Cole Hamels done after five, Rockies hold on to even ...
Manuel: I trust my bullpen, just not around my wife or a baseball
Manuel: I trust my bullpen, just not around my wife or a baseball
phillygameday.com — Charlie Manuel answered questions on Friday about his decision to go with potential Game 3 starters Joe... Blanton and J.A. Happ out of the bullpen after Cole Hamels — who apparently couldn’t wait until February to knock his wife up — left after five innings in the 5-4 loss to the Rockies. (more) Manuel: I trust my bullpen, just not around my wife or a ...
Phillies-Rockies Postpone Game Three
Phillies-Rockies Postpone Game Three
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Due to snow and freezing Game 3 of the Phillies-Rockies NLDS has been postponed. Game 3 will... be moved to Sunday (more) Phillies-Rockies Postpone Game Three
Open Thread: NLDS, Rockies vs. Phillies
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Will Powers - AP about 17 hours ago: Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler tries... to avoid the tag of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton, back, as Fowler tries to reach first ... (more) Open Thread: NLDS, Rockies vs. Phillies
Pedro in Game 2
Pedro in Game 2
baseballmusings.com — Pedro Martinez gets the start in game two of the NLCS . As a result of Martinez... starting Game 2, Happ and righthander Joe Blanton will pitch in relief at the start of the series. Lefthander Cliff Lee is expected to start Game 3. This helps prevent the Phillies from being too left-handed ... (more) Pedro in Game 2
Why Are The Phillies Starting Pedro Martinez?
paullebowitz.com — This is a disaster waiting to happen. Never mind that Pedro is a shell of what he... once was and that he hasn't pitched in three weeks; the Phillies have options such as Joe Blanton who'd be a far better choice. They're letting the Dodgers back into the series and they're going to regret it. (more) Why Are The Phillies Starting Pedro Martinez?
Joe Blanton likely to start Game 4 for Phillies
Joe Blanton likely to start Game 4 for Phillies
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to the Philadelphia Daily News , Joe Blanton is likely to be Philadelphia's Game... 4 starter against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Fantasy Impact: Game 4 is scheduled to be played on Monday night. However, if bad weather hits the Philadelphia area this weekend, MLB ... (more) Joe Blanton likely to start Game 4 for Phillies
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