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Phillies Arrive in New York by Train
nytimes.com - 28 days ago
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

Comments vote down The Good Phight found this 28 days agofound this
boston.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down Circling The Bases found this 23 days agofound this

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Charlie Manuel Hands the World Series to New York
mlbplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com - 22 days ago
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

Comments vote down gearupforsports gearupforsports posted 22 days agoposted this
Philadelphia Phillies opt for Joe Blanton to start another Game 4
sports.espn.go.com - 25 days ago
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 ...

Comments vote down WasWatching.com found this 25 days agofound this
espn.go.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down The Yankee Universe found this 25 days agofound this
philly.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down WasWatching.com found this 23 days agofound this
Why Isn’t Cliff Lee Starting Tonight
cubiclegm.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down jnitznt jnitznt posted 23 days agoposted this
Today in Philly Sports History: Joe Blanton Goes...Well, You Know, 2008
the700level.com - 29 days ago
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, ...

Comments vote down The700Level The700Level posted 29 days agoposted this
Philadelphia Phillies 2009 World Series Starting Rotation
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 28 days ago
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

Comments vote down PhilliesPhollowers PhilliesPhollowers posted 28 days agoposted this
Blanton Will Start Game 4
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down Greg C. Greg C. posted 25 days agoposted this
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies
pinstripealley.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down ETVal ETVal posted 25 days agoposted this
Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down adamb77 adamb77 posted 25 days agoposted this
Phils to go with Blanton in Game 4 of World Series; Lee Game 5
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 25 days ago
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 ...

Comments vote down PhilliesPhollowers PhilliesPhollowers posted 25 days agoposted this
New Projected Pitching Matchups
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down Greg C. Greg C. posted 25 days agoposted this
Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
nleastchatter.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down nleastchatter nleastchatter posted 25 days agoposted this
yankeesredsox.com - 25 days ago
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?

Comments vote down trink119 trink119 posted 25 days agoposted this
yankees.lhblogs.com - 25 days ago
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

Comments vote down Pinstripe Alley found this 25 days agofound this
paullebowitz.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down PRINCEOFNEWYORK PRINCEOFNEWYORK posted 24 days agoposted this
yanksblog.com - 24 days ago
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

Comments vote down iFroggy iFroggy posted 24 days agoposted this
Game 3: Series Momentum Shifts to Yanks
nybaseballdigest.com - 23 days ago
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

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 23 days agoposted this
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