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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
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Lee is out, Blanton is in says Manuel
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
New Projected Pitching Matchups
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
Phils to go with Blanton in Game 4 of World Series; Lee Game 5
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 ...
Joe Blanton To Start For Phillies In Game Four
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
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies
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
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
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 ...
Blanton Will Start Game 4
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
Philadelphia Phillies 2009 World Series Starting Rotation
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
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
Today in Philly Sports History: Joe Blanton Goes...Well, You Know, 2008
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, ...
Witnessing the Comeback: My Game 4 Story
Witnessing the Comeback: My Game 4 Story
philliesnation.com — Come up with all of the adjectives you’d like for Game 4 of the NLCS, because they all fit here. Yesterday, yet another chapter was etched into the Phillies annals, this time by a scuffling star. Cliff Lee made his mark on this series, and Ryan ... (more) Witnessing the Comeback: My Game 4 Story
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
2009 NLCS Game Four: Phils Hope to Go Joe Blanton All Over the Dodgers
2009 NLCS Game Four: Phils Hope to Go Joe Blanton All Over the Dodgers
the700level.com — I was walking to my job in midtown Manhattan today wearing my Cliff Lee jersey (a nice button-down job, although it has a somewhat incongruous "2008 World Series Champions" patch on the sleeve) when someone--a Yankees fan, presumably--called out to me on the street. "Hey! We got you next! ... (more) 2009 NLCS Game Four: Phils Hope to Go Joe Blanton All ...
MLB Playoffs Odds – Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia
sbgglobal.com — MLB Playoffs odds will see Joe Blanton get the start for the Phillies on Monday against the Dodgers Randy Wolf. Blanton had been working out of the bullpen but he is no average starter in MLB Playoffs odds. (more) MLB Playoffs Odds – Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia
NLCS Game 4 Thread @ Liberty Belles, 5p
NLCS Game 4 Thread @ Liberty Belles, 5p
sonsofstevegarvey.com — 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Randy Wolf vs. Joe Blanton. COMMENTS: See those numbers atop the post, and how some of them have a strike line through them, and some of them don't? Math geniuses might have gleaned that it marks how many wins we have to achieve this postseason to claim ... (more) NLCS Game 4 Thread @ Liberty Belles, 5p
Preview NLCS Game 4: Phillies vs. Dodgers
Preview NLCS Game 4: Phillies vs. Dodgers
macho-row.blogspot.com — Phillies look for home success with Cliff Lee on mound After blowing out the Dodgers in game three the Phillies hope to carry over the hot bats into Monday night's game four. Leading the NLCS two games to one the Phillies are now set up to clinch their second straight trip to the World Series ... (more) Preview NLCS Game 4: Phillies vs. Dodgers
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
A Real Head-Scratcher
crashburnalley.com — The Phillies set their NLCS roster and starting rotation, and just about everything is the same, except: Chan Ho Park is in Brett Myers is out Eric Bruntlett is in Kyle Kendrick is out I can understand adding Chan Ho Park to the roster, and I can ... (more) A Real Head-Scratcher
Joe Blanton to Start Game Four
Joe Blanton to Start Game Four
the700level.com — With the taste of yesterday's horrible loss still lingering, news that Joe Blanton will be the game four NLCS starter can refresh the fan psyche and help us look towards winning the games ahead. Blanton was perhaps the most consistent of all the Phillies starters all season long and the ... (more) Joe Blanton to Start Game Four
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
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 ...
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?
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
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
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
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
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