Phillies trade for Blanton

joeblanton.jpgThe Phillies traded three minor league prospects on Thursday for A’s starting pitcher Joe Blanton. In return, the A’s get Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman and Matt Spencer.

OTR isn’t thrilled about losing Cardenas, but he is a second baseman and not likely to start over Chase Utley any time soon. The Phils need starting pitching right now, so we won’t complain too much.

Also, the Mets won tonight in BS fashion to tie for the NL East lead.

In Uncategorized July 17, 2008

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6 Responses to “Phillies trade for Blanton”

  1. John Rocker on July 18th, 2008 9:33 am

    Another pointless trade that does nothing for the team. This organization is a joke to the city. Continuously slapping the faces of the fans. I hate them with a passion.

  2. Micah Warren on July 18th, 2008 9:35 am

    It’s not a pointless trade. They didn’t give up much (Cardenas would not have played) and he helps strengthen the rotation.

  3. Perry on July 18th, 2008 9:53 am

    So Micah, Blanton to Philly puts them right there with Sabathia to the Brewers and Harden to the Cubs?

    Strengthen the rotation? Dude, you’re full of it. This is the same thing they did last year with Lohse.

  4. Ben on July 18th, 2008 10:41 am

    Sounds as though Perry got stuck behind some bikers this morning…

  5. Ben on July 18th, 2008 3:51 pm

    I heard someone say that Cardenas also plays SS. What if Jimmy Rollins breaks his ankle again?

  6. The Sports Idiot on July 19th, 2008 9:51 am

    Cardenas is one of the top two bagger prospects in all of baseball. Two baggers don’t grow on trees? Kid is only 20? Utley turns 30 this year? Enjoy Joe “Adam Eaton Squared” Blanton.

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