Knuckle Curve » blanton trade http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve Major League Baseball News from Spring Training to the World Series Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:55:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Joe Blanton Traded to Philadelphia Phillies http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/joe-blanton-traded-to-philadelphia-phillies/ http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/joe-blanton-traded-to-philadelphia-phillies/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:45:40 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.knucklecurve.com/joe-blanton-traded-to-philadelphia-phillies/ Post from: 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 Cubs.

Here is a video with more information about the Joe Blanton trade:

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