Could Blanton Trade Mean Holliday To Phils?

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Could Blanton Trade Mean Holliday To Phils?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/18/2008 on www.philliesnation.com [flag]
Stay with me. The Phillies, in acquiring Joe Blanton, essentially acquired Brett Myers, version 2.0. He’s a bit younger (27), much cheaper (arb-eligible through 2010) and maybe more promising (his arm hasn’t fallen off yet, and he’s not a headcase). Brett Myers, as we all know, wants to close games. The Rockies, as we’re finding out, don’t have a real closer, ... [link]

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Joe Blanton
Published 7/18/2008 by Cork Gaines at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Phillies Nation wonders if the Phils could now flip Brett Myers (and change) to the Rockies for Matt Holliday. ...

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With the acquisition of Joe Blanton and the return of Brett Myers, Adam Eaton figured to be the odd man out of the Phillie rotation. The Phillies made it official today, announcing that Eaton has lost his spot in the rotation and will now pitch out of the bullpen. While many Phillie fans wish Eaton was traded or taken off the team altogether this is at least a step in the right direction.....
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The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae found this 7/18/2008 on www.delawareonline.com

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