Everyone knows that the Phillies are in the market for a legitimate starting pitcher, especially after their National League rivals the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers made serious acquisitions last week. They have been trying to work out a deal for Erik Bedard from the Seattle Mariners, and   more...
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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   more...
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Some rumors actually pan out. Multiple media outlets are reporting the Phillies have acquired pitcher Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics for Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman, and Matt Spencer. Blanton has struggled this season going 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA, and his ERA away from McAffee Stadium is   more...
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Do Phils have stuff to acquire pitching?By Jim SalisburyInquirer Staff WriterThe Phillies are well into their annual midseason quest to land a starting pitcher.C.C. Sabathia, Greg Maddux, Roy Oswalt and Erik Bedard are some of the names being tossed around.Any of them could help.Teams, however,   more...
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As the trade deadline approaches, many teams are feverishly trying to improve their postseason chances. But what sort of impact do these deals have on the fantasy aspect of the game? Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon examines some of the previously completed trades and the effect they will have on   more...
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Back from my vacation to discuss the Phillies news of the past week a bit browner, heavier, and tired. First on the agenda...1. The All-Star Game: Brad Lidge's unnecessary pitchers, Chase Utley's performance, and Pat Burrell and Cole Hamels snubs.2. The Joe Blanton Deal: will he help?3. Ryan   more...
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ESPN.com's Buster Olney and Jayson Stark are reporting that the Florida Marlins are close to a deal with the Boston Red Sox to acquire Manny Ramirez. The deal reportedly involves Jeremy Hermida (or Josh Willingham), pitcher Ryan Tucker, and big time outfield prospect Mike Stanton. The Red Sox would   more...
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It's possible Adrian Cardenas becomes the next very good infielder in the Oakland canon of very good infielders. (...)
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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?
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We've had 20 days to digest the beginning of the sell-off in Oakland, and in that time the A's have gone from seven games over .500 and six games out of first, second in the A.L. West, to two games over .500, 11 games back and in third...
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The Oakland Athletics have been wheeling and dealing since the end of the 2007 season. Some of the moves have been met with praise by A's fanatics, while others have caused plenty of rumbling amongst the faithful fans in green and gold. Tonight, A's fans will get to see first hand how some of   more...
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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies have acquired Joe Blanton from the A's for Josh Outman, Adrian Cardenas, and Matt Spencer. "Outman, 23, was 5-4 with one save and a 3.20 ERA in 33 games (5 starts) for Double-A Reading. Cardenas, 20, was hitting .309 in 67 games for Single-A Clearwater.   more...
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The Phillies send left-hander Josh Outman, second baseman Adrian Cardenas and outfielder Matt Spencer to Oakland in exchange for the 27-year-old pitcher. From Beerleaguer news sources: Blanton, 27, is 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA at 77 ERA+ in 20 starts for the A's this season. He has a 3.87 ERA in 17 of   more...
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