Phillies Acquire Joe Blanton From A's For Three Minor Leaguers - ESPN Video

Joe Blanton Traded to Philadelphia Phillies
Knuckle Curve — 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 ERA of 4.96. Despite his struggles, he should strengthen the Phillies’ starting rotation. In return, the A’s received Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matthew Spencer. Earlier in the month, Oakland traded starting pitcher Rich Harden to the Chicago ...

What They're Saying: Joe Blanton Trade
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae — By now you've heard that the Phillies gave up three prospects for the A's Joe Blanton. Obviously this guy is an end of the rotation starter and not the horse we dearly coveted. But I think it's awfully obvious that Blanton is an improvement over Adam Eaton, for sure. And perhaps even Brett Myers. (Hopefully that's not true.) On the morn following the Phils finding themselves tied for first atop the NL East and the day after J.A. Happ pitched a gem for Lehigh Valley, we're taking a look at what those around the web are saying about the trade. As of now Joe has not spoken out about the trade on his MLB ...