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Published 7/18/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (JustinY) at The Bad News Bloggers
... Phils best pitching prospects and Cardenas was among their best fielding prospects. That being said, the Phils really gave up little in their own plans, because Cardenas's position, as you know, is currently filled by NL MVP-hunter Chase Utley, and with a glove comparable to Utley, there was little reason to see Cardenas in the Phils plans for the future. In fact all, indications are that he was trade bait to from the moment he was drafted. So how does Blanton help the Phils? Well, check out the700level.com's video from ESPN's baseball tonight... Yes...he did ...
I’m Embarrassed for ESPN
Published 7/18/2008 by Bill Baer at crashburnalley.com
... If ESPN was a piñata and you beat it with a stick, ignorance would fall out. Seriously, try it sometime. Picking out stupid statements and awful analysis from ESPN is like picking a minute out of a calendar year. It’s like plucking a blade of grass from the outfield in Coor’s Field. It’s like… should I stop? Yeah, you get it. So, I was watching a couple ESPN clips posted at The 700 Level regarding the Phillies’ recent acquisition of Joe Blanton and I could not help but write about it. I ...
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Phils Trade Cardenas, Prospects for Joe Blanton
gootman2017 posted 7/17/2008 from www.the700level.com
Appearing on ESPN 950, Buster Olney has reported that the Phillies have traded a package including Adrian Cardenas and other prospects to the A's for pitcher Joe Blanton.Oakland Athletics trade Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies
brandini posted 7/18/2008 from theoutsiderslook.blogspot.com
Brandon Heikoop reflects upon the forth stage of the Oakland Athletics house cleaning process.Philadelphia Phillies - Welcome Joe Blanton !!
phanatic74 posted 7/18/2008 from phanatic74.wordpress.com
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 ...A's Trade Joe Blanton To Phillies
Brew Crew Ball: Front Page Posts found this 7/18/2008 on 6-4-2.blogspot.com
Oakland has traded RHP Joe Blanton to Philadelphia in exchange for three prospects, LHP Josh Outman, 2B Adrian Cardenas, and OF Matt Spencer. Outman was in AA while Cardenas and Spencer were in single-A. Cardenas was rated the Phils' number two ...Analysis: Blanton Not The Right Guy
Brew Crew Ball: Front Page Posts found this 7/18/2008 on www.philliesnation.com
Throughout the day it seemed evident the Phillies were closing in on a trade for Joe Blanton. By the end of the day, I felt it was a matter of days before a deal came down. It came much quicker. Billy Beane traded Blanton to the Phils for infielder ...Phillies Get Blanton
twinoval posted 7/17/2008 from www.themetsblog.com
The Phillies have acquired Joe Blanton from the A's for 3 minor leaguers, including SS Adrian Cardenas. Developing...Phils Trade Cardenas, Prospects for Joe Blanton
Walkoff Walk found this 7/17/2008 on www.the700level.com
Appearing on ESPN 950, Buster Olney has reported that the Phillies have traded a package including Adrian Cardenas and other prospects to the A's for pitcher Joe Blanton. More details on the pieces involved to come. Despite not being anywhere near ...Phillies Acquire Joe Blanton
crashburnalley posted 7/18/2008 from crashburnalley.com
Athletics GM Billy Beane made out very well in the deal, as he usually does. The Phillies gave up a bit too much for a mediocre starting pitcher. Already with one of baseball’s worst Minor League systems, now the Phillies aren’t markedly better at the Major League level and gave up two good prospects. It’s a clear victory for the A’s.Blanton Traded To Phillies
Beyond the Box Score: Front Page Posts found this 7/17/2008 on www.athleticsnation.com
Tip from Zonis, who was watching SportsCenter. http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/17/573771/breaking-news-sportsenter More details to come! From SF Gate : (07-17) 15:56 PDT -- The A's are trading Joe Blanton to Philadelphia, according to ...Phillies acquire Blanton from Oakland
The Outsiders Look at the Insides of Baseball found this 7/18/2008 on blog.baseballdigestdaily.com
Are Adam Eaton 's days as a Phillies' starter numbered? Thursday afternoon, the Phillies traded three prospects for Oakland Athletics pitcher Joe Blanton which might mean the Phillies have seen enough out of Eaton this season. To land ...The Phillies get their arm: Joe Blanton
Enriquefed posted 7/18/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com
After the Brewers and Cubs made major moves to bolster their rotations, you knew it was only a matter of time before the Phillies responded. While the Phils weren't able to pick up a top line starter, they were able to acquire Joe Blanton, a serviceable pitcher, from the Oakland Athletics. The Phillies gave up three prospects in the deal: infielder Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh Outman......Phils Acquire Blanton; Good Move?
disaac posted 7/18/2008 from theaddshow.com
Pat Gillick finally made a move for starting pitching Thursday when he acquired right-handed starter Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics for prospects Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman, and Matt Spencer. But is Blanton really worth the risk of three promising prospects?Joe Blanton High Steps to Philadelphia
The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus found this 7/18/2008 on mlb.fanhouse.com
Chase Utley had said if the Phillies could find a "piece that will fit into our puzzle to give us a better chance", that they would pull the trigger . The Phillies have found that piece. But will Joe Blanton give the Phillies a better chance at the ...Blanton in Philly
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/18/2008 on www.fangraphs.com
So, last night, the Phillies traded top prospect Adrian Cardenas , solid prospect Josh Outman , and long shot prospect Matthew Spencer to Oakland in return for Joe Blanton . Cardenas is the best second base prospect in the game and, in my view, ...TG Analysis: Phillies acquire Blanton from A’s
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/18/2008 on mvn.com
Philadelphia Phillies Acquired RHP Joe Blanton from the Athletics for 2B Adrian Cardenas, LHP Josh Outman and OF Matt Spencer . The National League East, while providing some compelling parity (the Phillies, Mets and Marlins are bunched within ...Phillies Acquire Blanton
Oaktown Awesomer's: An Oakland A's Blog found this 7/18/2008 on ussmariner.com
The Phillies have acquired Joe Blanton from the A’s. You can cross Philly off the list of places Washburn or Bedard might end up. The M’s need to hurry up and dump Washburn before the few teams that might want him have moved on.Philadelphia movers vie for the chance to haul Blanton’s ERA cross country
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/18/2008 on www.philliesflow.com
The Phillies acquired 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton from the A’s for Josh Outman, Matthew Spencer and Adrian Cardenas. This article suggests that Blanton could take Eaton’s spot in the rotation with Eaton going to the pen. ...Don’t worry Joe Blanton, The Fightins have you covered
Deadspin found this 7/19/2008 on www.thefightins.com
To welcome our newest tubby pitcher into town, the creative minds at The Fightins went ahead and did Joe Blanton the solid of redesigning his website to make it more Phillies-friendly. I imagine being a starting pitcher in the major leagues is ...Blanton the latest Phillies stud?
mysportsrumors posted 29 days ago from mysportsrumors.com
Or better yet Joe Blanton the latest Phillies DUD! Yea it’s only one start but could be a sign to come for the newest Philadelphia Phillies pitcher. I’ve been one of many Phillies fans arguing that this was not a good trade, even for what they gave up. Let me take one more look at these arguments and tell you why again Joe Blanton is NOT the answer for the Phillies.Could Blanton Trade Mean Holliday To Phils?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 7/18/2008 on www.philliesnation.com
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 ...The Tough and Very Durable Exit of Joe Blanton
Posted 7/19/2008 on The AL West Blog
Well, that was interesting. As we all know, the A's traded SP Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers, in a move that appears to be more of a purge of their ML roster than an upgrade to their farm system. Blanton is 5-12 4.96 at the time of the trade. All of his 2008 peripheral numbers were down. He toiled for the A's as your classic mid- to back-of-the-rotation starter, ...Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Joe Blanton
Posted 7/18/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
A few notes on the Joe Blanton trade from around the Blogosphere... The Fightins wonder if acquiring Blanton was a good move and feel that J.A. Happ deserved another shot to grab a spot in the rotation. The 700 Level says that Blanton is not the #2 starter that the Phils needed, but he does add depth to the rotation. Phillies Nation wonders if the Phils could now flip Brett Myers ...So how about that Joe Blanton trade?
Posted 7/18/2008 on umpbump.com
Paul emailed me this morning to ask me my thoughts on the Phillies trade for A’s SP Joe Blanton… Paul : Mr. Ward, your … [ visit site to read more ]Phillies get pitching help, trade for Blanton
Posted 7/18/2008 on Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
The Phillies have acquired Joe Blanton from the Oakland A's. The Phillies in dire need for a starter traded prospects Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matt Spencer. For more details, read the Philly Inquirer . Phillies will also bring up Brent Myers, who has been in the minors trying to tune up his craft. Myers is expected to pitch against the Mets on July 23. With the Blanton trade, Adam ...Should Happ Have Had Another Chance?
Posted 7/18/2008 on The Fightins
Count me among those who remain skeptical about the Joe Blanton trade . Yes, we got someone who can eat up innings (and can’t possible stink any worse than Adam Eaton right now), and we didn’t lose anyone we couldn’t afford to lose in the deal. Blanton’s 2008 salary is also four times less than A.J. Burnett’s, so that doesn’t hurt, either. One has to ...Blanton Reactions
Posted 7/18/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
I'm on record as liking the Phillies' acquisition of Joe Blanton . Let's round up other reactions to the trade today. Bill Conlin isn't a fan of Blanton. The Transaction Guy sees nearly a 1.5 win gain for the Phillies this year, and isn't too impressed by Oakland's return. Keith Law thinks the Phillies' gain could approach two wins this year, even while considering the ...Joe Blanton Traded to Philadelphia Phillies
Posted 7/18/2008 on Knuckle Curve - Baseball News
The Philadelphia Phillies had a major need for a starting pitcher. The Oakland A’s seem to be rebuilding once again. When those two opposing forces met, it resulted in the A’s trading starting pitcher Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers. Blanton came into this season with big expectations but he has struggled. So far in 2008, Blanton has a 5-12 record with an ...A's Trade Joe Blanton to Philly
Posted 7/17/2008 on Halos Heaven: Front Page Posts
A's Trade Joe Blanton to Philly Billy Beane actually improves the Joaktown rotation through subtraction and gets 3 Phillies minor leaguers in the processMassive Trade News: Phillies Acquire Joe Blanton
Posted 7/17/2008 on Walkoff Walk
As per the 700 Level , the Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement to acquire RHP Joe Blanton from the Oakland A's in exchange for three minor leaguers. Despite his 14-10 record last year with a decent 3.95 ERA, he's regressed to a 4.96 ERA in 2008 and doesn't fit in with the Oakland plan, I suppose. He's allowed 12 tater tots in 127 innings this season so there's hope that ...Phillies Get Joe Blanton
Posted 7/17/2008 on NY Sports Dog
Per ESPN. Blanton is having a rough year with a 77 ERA+, but he is an innings eater and a good back end of the rotation guy. More details to follow. Joe Blanton Stats: Pitching Stats... NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets FansMeet Joe Blanton. Newest Member of the Phillies.
Posted 29 days ago on 24 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life of a Met Fan
Tonight it’s Santana against the Phillies newest member Joe Blanton. The Mets played against Joe Blanton last year and he pitched well against them. In one game last year he had a no decision in a Met win but pitched 8 shout out innings. David Wright won that game with a walk off single in the 9th. There is a good article on him over at philly.com that you can read hereIf You Remove…
Posted 7/19/2008 on FanGraphs Baseball
As Dave noted early yesterday morning, the Joe Blanton -to-the-Phillies trade is one that fans of the Phightins—like me—are not going to be in favor of for years to come. It’s not that Blanton is a bad pitcher, or that a guy like Adrian Cardenas is a lock to become a superstar middle-infielder, but rather that the Phillies gave up two of their top prospects for a back-end of ...Gillick’s Big Blanton Blunder
Posted 7/19/2008 on Dugout Central
The Phillies made a horrible trade in acquiring Joe Blanton for the A’s. As I stated in my comment to Matthew Nadu’s article on the trade yesterday, Phillies GM Pat Gillick broke a cardinal rule of trading – one that most GMs somehow don’t get: Never trade top prospects (or even a gaggle of secondary prospects) for someone who can’t be counted on to contribute in the post-season. As ...Phils Acquire Blanton From A’s
Posted 7/18/2008 on The Mets Report
Image by Getty Images via Daylife The Phillies pulled the trigger on a three for one deal with the Oakland A’s to acquire Joe Blanton to take over a spot in their starting rotation. It’s certainly... This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Please visit the site to view the full blog post.Phils Add Joe Bl"ehhh"nton
Posted 7/18/2008 on Poor Sports: Bitter Philly Sports Fans Sound Off
Sorry for the poor attempt at a title, but that's just how I feel—Ehhh. Gillick and Co. remedied the mistake of signing Adam Eaton to a 3 year deal by going out and acquiring Joe Blanton from the A's. He's not a top of the rotation guys (which is what we really need), but the idea is that he'll be an upgrade over Adam Eaton. I'm just not so sure he can do that. Though at least it looks like ...Trade Winds Blow into Philly and Phoenix
Posted 7/18/2008 on My Pinstripes
The Philadelphia Phillies took a major step yesterday to help their chances in the NL East by acquiring Oakland A's right-hander Joe Blanton for 3 prospects. The trade occurred a little over a week after A's GM sent ace Rich Harden to the Chicago Cubs . The Phillies get a 27-yr old pitcher who already has as many losses this season, 12, as his career worst. But he won 30 games the prior two ...Blanton to Phillies, A’s Get Three Minor-Leaguers in Return
Posted 7/18/2008 on A Minor Consideration
Well, the trade rumors surrounding Kentucky Joe Blanton have finally led to an actual trade. Blanton and his disappointing 4.96 ERA are now Philadelphia Phillies property, and in return the A’s get some very decent minor-league talent. The A’s got a good left-handed pitcher, one very interesting young middle infielder and a fairly unexciting minor-leaguer. The first prospect ...Write off the Joe Blanton rumors
Posted 7/18/2008 on Pitchers Hit Eighth :: A St Louis Cardinals blog
I’m sure most of you have seen this already, but anyone holding out hope for Mo pulling a Joe Blanton out of his hat will be sorely disappointed. In a much-rumored, long-developing deal - Blanton was sent to the Philadelphia Phillies today for three minor leaguers. The players involved are 2B Adrian Cardenas , P Josh Outman , and OF Matthew Spencer . From ESPN.com: Cardenas ...A closer look at the Blanton trade
Posted 7/18/2008 on Rotoprofessor
With the trade of Joe Blanton to the Phillies for Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matthew Spencer, the biggest named pitchers on the trade market are flying off the market. Obviously, there is a premium for pitching, considering the haul that the Phillies gave up for someone who is 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA and [...]A's Trade Joe Blanton to Phillies
Posted 7/18/2008 on Bucs Dugout: Front Page Posts
The A's have traded Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers: second baseman Adrian Cardenas , pitcher Josh Outman and outfielder Matthew Spencer . I like Cardenas a lot--he's young for the Florida State League but has been very good there, and he's a former first round pick. But the Athletics' apparent decision to blow up their team seems like an odd one, since they're pretty ...Athletics react to Blanton trade
Published 7/19/2008 on Major League Baseball News
In trading Joe Blanton to the Phillies, the A's didn't just lose an innings-eater, an Opening Day starter and a player they drafted in the first round in 2002. Closer Huston Street says the A's traded one of his closest friends on the team.Blanton trade could rock Rockies
Published 7/18/2008 on Major League Baseball News
There may have been a few grimaces at the Colorado Rockies' headquarters after Thursday's announcement that the Phillies had acquired right-hander Joe Blanton for prospects Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matt Spencer.Blanton trade forces Eaton to 'pen
Published 7/18/2008 on Major League Baseball News
With Joe Blanton joining the Philadelphia rotation, Adam Eaton is moving to the bullpen. The veteran starter has little relief experience.A's trade Blanton to Phillies for minor leaguers
Published 7/18/2008 on Boston.com -- Baseball News
The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday.A's trade pitcher Joe Blanton to Phillies
Published 7/18/2008 on USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia ...A's trade Joe Blanton to Phillies
Published 7/17/2008 on The Seattle Times: Sports
The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday.A's trade Blanton to Phillies for minor leaguers
Published 7/17/2008 on Boston.com -- Baseball News
The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday.A's trade pitcher Joe Blanton to Phillies
Published 7/17/2008 on The Seattle Times: Sports
The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday.A's trade RHP Blanton to Phillies (AP)
Published 7/17/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday. A's general manager Billy Beane swapped Blanton a week after sending ...Blanton, shaky in debut, celebrates win
Published 29 days ago on Major League Baseball News
Joe Blanton doesn't want all of his starts to go the way his did on Tuesday night at Shea Stadium. But the pitcher still got to celebrate at the end of the night.ON DECK: PHILLIES AT METS
Published 29 days ago on NY Post: Sports
Joe Blanton's success against the Mets is not the only reason the Phillies acquired him, but it's likely more than a coincidence. While with Oakland, Blanton was filthy in his two starts against the Mets. Last season on June 23, Blanton threw eight...Blanton a 'Money' move for Phillies ball
Published 30 days ago on Major League Baseball News
Throughout his career, Joe Blanton has been lightening the relief load at the cost of his ERA. His numbers might be nondescript, but in Blanton, the Phillies will get a competitive under-the-radar innings-eater.Blanton readying for Phils debut
Published 7/20/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Joe Blanton strolled through the dugout with a bat, representing one of the more noticeable adjustments he'll be making in the second half. "[Hitting] is something I haven't done since high school," Blanton said. "I graduated high school in '99, so ...Blanton expected to debut Tuesday
Published 7/18/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Joe Blanton is expected to make his Phillies debut on Tuesday at Shea Stadium, taking Adam Eaton's spot in the starting rotation.Athletics sport new look in second half
Published 7/18/2008 on Major League Baseball News
Because of the Joe Blanton trade and improved health, the A's looked a little different on Friday in the series opener at Yankee Stadium. Bobby Crosby was reinstated from the disabled list, and left-hander Lenny DiNardo also joined the team.Blanton to make first start for Phils against Mets
Published 7/18/2008 on ESPN.com - MLB
The Phillies moved Adam Eaton to the bullpen Friday to open a spot in the rotation for newly acquired Joe Blanton.BLANTON TO START AGAINST METS
Published 7/18/2008 on NY Post: Sports
MIAMI - The Philadelphia Phillies moved Adam Eaton to the bullpen to open a spot in the rotation for newly acquired Joe Blanton, who is expected to start for the team Tuesday against the Mets. The Phils obtained the right-handed Blanton from...Phils' Blanton to start Tuesday vs. Mets (AP)
Published 7/18/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
The Philadelphia Phillies moved Adam Eaton to the bullpen Friday to open a spot in the rotation for newly acquired Joe Blanton, who is expected to start for the team Tuesday against the New York Mets. The Phils obtained the right-handed Blanton from ...BP: Unconventional Wisdom: Eight trades that make sense
Published 7/18/2008 on SI.com - MLB
CC Sabathia, Rich Harden and Joe Blanton have already been dealt in a flurry of early activity, leaving many contenders playing from behind in the race to improve their team by the trade deadline. With three top arms off the market, the list of trade ...SPORTS SHORTS
Published 7/18/2008 on NY Post: Sports
BASEBALL: A's Blanton to Phils The Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers yesterday. A's general manager Billy Beane swapped Blanton a week...
