Philadelphia Phillies - Welcome Joe Blanton !!

phanatic74 posted 7/18/2008 from phanatic74.wordpress.com [flag]

Tonight I heard that the Phillies acquired Joe Blanton through a trade of 3 minor league prospects. The Phillies sent Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matthew Spencer in return for the solid right handed hurler. With Brett Myers still slated to return on 07/23 against the Mets that pushes Adam Eaton out of the rotation and into the bullpen. This will allow the Phillies to fill a a right ... [link]

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