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Lee: I would have pitched
boston.com — According to Cliff Lee, he and Charlie Manuel had a brief conversation about whether he could pitch... on three days' rest tonight. Lee said he had never done it before but was willing. Manuel decided to start Joe Blanton. If...  ... (more) Lee: I would have pitched
Charlie Manuel Hands the World Series to New York
Charlie Manuel Hands the World Series to New York
mlbplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com — There’s been all kinds of speculation and controversy about Charlie Manuel starting #4 starter Joe Blanton instead... of his ace, Cliff Lee, on three days rest. Let me put the argument to rest. Starting Blanton handed the World Series to the Yankees last night. “You’re ... (more) Charlie Manuel Hands the World Series to New York
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
Why Isn’t Cliff Lee Starting Tonight
Why Isn’t Cliff Lee Starting Tonight
cubiclegm.com — While I was not entirely enthused about the World Series prior to Game 1, I have been... pleasantly surprised early on with a fairly entertaining series. Game 1 provided a superb pitching matchup between Cliff Lee and CC Sabathia. Game 2 also provided a great pitcher’s duel, with Pedro and AJ ... (more) Why Isn’t Cliff Lee Starting Tonight
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
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
Willing Lee
Willing Lee
baseballmusings.com — Cliff Lee was willing to pitch tonight . According to Cliff Lee, he and Charlie Manuel had... a brief conversation about whether he could pitch on three days’ rest tonight. Lee said he had never done it before but was willing. Manuel decided to start Joe Blanton. The danger in starting ... (more) Willing Lee
World Series Game#4: Yankees at Phillies
World Series Game#4: Yankees at Phillies
zellspinstripeblog.com — Yankees (9-3) vs. Phillies (8-3) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-1, 2.57) vs RHP Joe Blanton (0-0,... -.–) Lineup Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Posada C Cano 2B Swisher RF Cabrera CF Sabathia P Game News & Notes (Courtesy of the LoHud Blog)  ... (more) World Series Game#4: Yankees at Phillies
To start or not to start [on short rest]?
To start or not to start [on short rest]?
crazyyankeechick.blogspot.com — A look to Game 4, my thoughts on pitching CC on short rest, Joe Blanton over Cliff... Lee, and more nervousness. (more) To start or not to start [on short rest]?
Pitching Profile: Joe Blanton
Pitching Profile: Joe Blanton
itsaboutthemoney.net — Charlie Manuel must have absolutely no faith that Cliff Lee can perform on three days rest. Because... if he thought he'd get even the 90% version of what we saw on Wednesday (both tonight and in a possible game seven) it'd look a thousand times better ... (more) Pitching Profile: Joe Blanton
You stay classy, Philadelphia
puristbleedspinstripes.com — In this article , a Philadelphia columnist calls on Philadelphia pitchers to hit Yankees. Never mind any... potential injury risk, but this columnist thinks it’s a good idea for the Yankees to put baserunners on against Joe Blanton in a series in which the Yankees are currently up two ... (more) You stay classy, Philadelphia
World Series Game 4 Thread: Yanx @ Filz, 5p
World Series Game 4 Thread: Yanx @ Filz, 5p
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Joe Blanton, (0-0, -.--) vs. CC Sabathia (0-1, 2.57).... (more) World Series Game 4 Thread: Yanx @ Filz, 5p
Phils-Yankees Game Four: Can history repeat itself for CC, Blanton?
Phils-Yankees Game Four: Can history repeat itself for CC, Blanton?
feedproxy.google.com — The Eagles have already dispatched their half of the battle against New York, and now the Phillies... simply have to the same. Tell me if any of this sounds familiar. The Phillies are about to face CC Sabathia in a playoff game on short rest, at home in CItizens Bank Park. Joe Blanton will ... (more) Phils-Yankees Game Four: Can history repeat itself for ...
World Series Game 4: The Bull Moose Party
World Series Game 4: The Bull Moose Party
pinstripealley.com — by Rob Carr - AP Let's go Yankees! View full size photo uploaded November 1, 2009 If... there's anybody on the Yankees who is (as Teddy Roosevelt called himself) "strong as a bull moose," it's CC ... (more) World Series Game 4: The Bull Moose Party
Should Have Started Lee
Should Have Started Lee
baseballmusings.com — Derek Jeter reaches on an infield single and Damon doubles to the wall in right, and Joe... Blanton has two runners in scoring position with no one out. Teixeira hits the first pitch just fair down the first base line, and Ryan Howard makes a nice play for the out, but the Yankees take a 1-0 lead. ... (more) Should Have Started Lee
World Series: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies warned after third Alex Rodriguez plunking
World Series: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies warned after third Alex Rodriguez plunking
sports.espn.go.com — The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in... the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4 -- tying the World Series record by getting hit for the third time. (more) World Series: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies ...
From The Looking For Something To Complain About Dep’t
From The Looking For Something To Complain About Dep’t
behindthemoat.wordpress.com — Maybe it was because MLB was trying to avoid a beanball war on the big stage, but... what was up with not allowing the Yankees at least one free shot after the A-Rod plunking? And Tim McCarver, just because you think Joe Blanton & Co. weren’t throwing at Rodriguez because of the ... (more) From The Looking For Something To Complain About Dep’t
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
Yanks Leading 4-2 Thru 5
Yanks Leading 4-2 Thru 5
novafantasysports.com — Update: The Yankees are holding on to a 4-2 lead though 5 innings of Game 4 of... the World Series. C.C. Sabathia and Joe Blanton were both shaky in the first inning. The Yanks were able to score on a ground out and a sac fly in the top of the first, while the Phils scored on an Utley double in ... (more) Yanks Leading 4-2 Thru 5