Phillies Week in Retrospect

submitted by GMCarson on July 20, 2008 (http://pabaseball.blogspot.com/...)

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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Categories (22): MLB, Brett Myers, James Happ, Adam Eaton, Joe Blanton, Adrian Cardenas, Matt Spencer, Josh Outman, Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, Brad Lidge, Ryan Howard, More...

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Phils Acquire Blanton; Good Move?

submitted by DaveIsaac on July 17, 2008 (http://theaddshow.com/2008/07/1...)

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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Categories (10): MLB, Joe Blanton, Josh Outman, Matt Spencer, Adrian Cardenas, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Player News/Analysis, Team News/Analysis, Transactions

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Phillies acquire RHP Joe Blanton for three prospects

submitted by Beerleaguer on July 17, 2008 (http://www.beerleaguer.com/beer...)

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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Categories (6): MLB, Josh Outman, Adrian Cardenas, Matt Spencer, Joe Blanton, Philadelphia Phillies

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BREAKING NEWS: Phillies Acquire Blanton

submitted by edg2791 on July 17, 2008 (http://mlb-rumors.blogspot.com/...)

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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Categories (6): MLB, Joe Blanton, Josh Outman, Adrian Cardenas, Matt Spencer, Philadelphia Phillies

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Did Billy Beane and the Athletics throw in the towel too early?

submitted by RdrRob on July 28, 2008 (http://as.sportsbloggingnetwork...)

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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Categories (25): MLB, Adrian Cardenas, Bobby Crosby, Chad Gaudin, Eric Chavez, Eric Patterson, Frank Thomas, Huston Street, Joe Blanton, Josh Donaldson, Josh Outman, Justin Duchscherer, Mark Ellis, Matt Murton, More...

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Fantasy Baseball: Trade Extravaganza, Part I

submitted by DanatSS on July 28, 2008 (http://www.screamingsports.com/...)

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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