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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
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