Joe Blanton
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2012 Philadelphia Phillies Top 10 Prospects
Baseball America &bull Nov 4, 2011
Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel. All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible. Ages are as of April 1, 2011. The story… Full Story »
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Blanton pleased with Florida results
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 18, 2011CLEARWATER, Fla. - Joe Blanton's year began at Bright House Field with a news conference and photo shoots with the "Four Aces" as part of the Phillies' vaunted pitching rotation. Full Story »
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Michael Young Continues to Plug Along - For Texas
Phillies Nation &bull Oct 16, 2011
As first reported by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Phillies put in a call to the Texas Rangers to discuss Michael Young, although talks were considered "brief." Young has announced his displeasure with the Rangers organization for dangling him in a trade after assuring him he was part of their future. That, in addition to signing or trading for multiple players that would take his place, including third baseman Adrian Beltre and catcher/DH Mike Napoli. The call made by the Phillies to inquire about Young is nothing more than… Full Story »
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Jackson felt relaxed on the mound for the Cardinals
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 6, 2011ST. LOUIS - Nearly three years after Edwin Jackson gained a kind of October infamy by surrendering a World Series home run to Joe Blanton, he got to see the Phillies pitcher in another postseason. Full Story »
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Phillies Notes: Worley embraces relief role for Phillies
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 4, 2011ST. LOUIS - Phillies manager Charlie Manuel raised his right hand in the top of the eighth inning Sunday night to signal for a reliever. Vance Worley and Joe Blanton both looked toward the mound from the bullpen. Full Story »
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Phillies Notes: Phils keep Joe Blanton on roster - as a reliever
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 1, 2011The latest sign that this truly has been a strange season for righthander Joe Blanton was in New York last weekend. Asked to start a game for the first time since May, Blanton prepared just as he had for his… Full Story »
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No doubters among these Phillies
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Oct 1, 2011
Blanton makes postseason roster; Herndon out PHILADELPHIA - You know things are getting interesting when Roy Halladay starts quoting William Shakespeare. Full Story »
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Gameday: Phillies (101-60) vs. Braves (89-72)
Phillies Nation &bull Sep 28, 2011
Want to talk about something not covered in daily posts? Looking to meetup with other Phillies fans? Join the discussion in the Phillies Nation Message Boards. Could we witness history tonight? The Phillies can set their franchise record with 102 wins in a sweep over the Braves. At the same time, they could severely injure Atlanta's chances… Full Story »
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Bats: How Weird Can It Get?
New York Times MLB News &bull Sep 28, 2011
Joe Blanton and Jon Lester may have the answer. Full Story »
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Who needs expansion? Current system gives us a fantastic, wild finish to regular season
Baseball on About.com &bull Sep 28, 2011
There are those in baseball who want to add a second wild-card team to each league. And it looks almost certain that it's coming next year. But if we had that in 2011, we wouldn't get the treat we will receive Wednesday night. In the National League, the Atlanta Braves can't buy a… Full Story »
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Phillies Notebook: Phillies consider Blanton for playoff roster
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 27, 2011ATLANTA - As recently as 2 weeks ago, manager Charlie Manuel downplayed the likelihood that Joe Blanton would make a push for a postseason roster spot. Full Story »
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Phillies Pre-game Roundup: Roster Decisions & Coaching Decisions
Deleware Online Philled In Blog &bull Sep 26, 2011
Ruben Amaro Jr. said he has officially invited the entire coaching staff to return for next season. As we saw with Davey Lopes last year, that doesn't mean they all will - but the offer is out there. That offer… Full Story »
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Blanton makes case for a playoff roster spot
Philly.com Phillies Zone &bull Sep 25, 2011Blanton pleased with outing Full Story »
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Giants beat Rockies for 7th straight win
NBC MLB News &bull Sep 18, 2011
Four people were arrested after detectives discovered a burglary in progress at the home of champion boxer Manny Pacquiao while he was in his native Philippines preparing for a fight, authorities said Saturday. Cierre Wood ran for two touchdowns, freshman… Full Story »
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Rangers down M's 7-6, add ground over Angels
NBC MLB News &bull Sep 18, 2011
Four people were arrested after detectives discovered a burglary in progress at the home of champion boxer Manny Pacquiao while he was in his native Philippines preparing for a fight, authorities said Saturday. Cierre Wood ran for two touchdowns, freshman… Full Story »
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Phillies Notebook: Blanton, no Pigs
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 6, 2011IT'S UNUSUAL for teams to find themselves running out of relievers or bench players after roster limits have been expanded, but that's the situation the Phillies found themselves in at Sun Life Stadium in Florida on Sunday. Full Story »
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Phillies Notes: Blanton activated, just in case
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 6, 2011Joe Blanton had thrown only 11 pitches against live hitters since he last pitched for the Phillies May 14. Regardless, the righthander was activated from the 60-day disabled list Monday. His return was hastened because the Phillies bullpen was stretched… Full Story »
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Phillies activate starter Blanton from 60-day DL
CBS Sportsline MLB News &bull Sep 6, 2011
The Phillies have activated pitcher Joe Blanton from the disabled list after the right-hander missed 3 1-2 months with an elbow injury. Full Story »
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Phillies activate a familiar face today
The Morning Call Phllies Files Blog &bull Sep 5, 2011
The Phillies activated the right-handed pitcher today from the disabled list. Blanton hasn't pitched since May 16 because of right elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old made one rehab appearance with Class A Lakewood on September 2. He pitching one scoreless inning… Full Story »
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Phillies file protest; Blanton activated
Deleware Online Philled In Blog &bull Sep 5, 2011
Filling in for Philled_In for this Braves series which could be quite waterlogged, and there is plenty of news to get to, so let's get started. The Phillies filed a formal protest with MLB over the use of the replay… Full Story »
