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Blanton Will Start Game 4
27 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Instead of Cliff Lee going on short rest, Charlie Manuel has decided to go with former Athletic Joe Blanton in game four. Blanton was 12-8 with a 4.05 ERA this season for Philly.If the Yankees start CC Sabathia in game four you have to give a huge edge to the Yankees in that matchup...
2009 World Series: Game 4
24 days ago by
Red Reporter
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Next Game
New York Yankees @ Philadelphia Phillies
Sunday, Nov 1, 2009, 8:20 PM EST Citizens Bank Park
CC Sabathia vs Joe Blanton
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W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2009 - CC Sabathia
19-8
3.37
1.15
197...
Phillies Try to Forget Last Night: Joe Blanton vs. Roy Oswalt
The Phillies were not good last night. One can hope they will be better this evening.
If there was a game to skip over in favor of engaging in some other activities -- say drinking beer and socializing, perhaps -- last night was certainly a good one to choose. The Phillies...
Joe Blanton Shows Pete Happy How It’s Done
August 15, 2009 by
The Fightins
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Joe Blanton was denied another well-deserved win last night when Feliz failed to pull in Yunel Escobar’s sharply hit grounder in the bottom of the fourth. Instead of the inning ending when Blanton retired LaRoche on strikes in the ensuing at-bat, he gave up a 2-out Ryan Church...
October 2 Game Recap: Marlins 7, Phillies 2
October 03, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Florida Marlins tagged Joe Blanton four four runs early as they defeated the Phillies in the first game of the final series of the regular season.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton gave up four runs in six innings of work, but between you and me, I don’t think he was...
Do you think Joe Blanton feels bad that CC Sabathia, on three days rest, is better than he is on...
24 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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Do you think Joe Blanton feels bad that CC Sabathia, on three days rest, is better than he is on full rest?
I asked this question to a few people early, via sms, and I liked the responses. Let's see what we can, collectively, come up with.
Phillies ride Blanton's arm to victory over Buccos
July 10, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Since Brett Myers went on the disabled list May 28, Joe Blanton has taken hold as the anchor of the starting staff. The Phillies leader in strikeouts (91), innings (103.1) and quality starts (10) mastered the Pirates for 7 1-3 innings, earning the win in a 3-2 victory at Citizens Bank...
Game chat: Phillies try to finish off the Nationals
September 10, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Joe Blanton seeks his 10th win of the season when the first-place Phillies, new bullpen arrangement in tow, go for the sweep of Livan Hernandez and the Nationals. First pitch is 7:05 from Nationals Park. Phillies go with their standard lineup.
Postgame: Blanton stumps, Werth thumps Nationals
September 16, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Summary: Thanks in part to six shutout innings by Joe Blanton, the Phillies very nearly issued their third consecutive shutout, but would have to settle for 26 2-3 straight innings without letting up a run, the club's longest streak since 1995, according to reports. Already up...
July 26 Game Recap: Phillies 9, Cardinals 2
July 26, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Phillies hit three homers to back up a great start by Joe Blanton to take two out of three from the Cardinals. They are 55-40 on the season.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (W, 7-4) gave up two runs over eight innings on the mound. He allowed seven hits and one walk, while...
August 20 Game Recap: Phillies 12, Diamondbacks 3
August 20, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Phillies completed the three game sweep behind a 12 run outburst and another solid start from Joe Blanton.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (W, 8-6) gave up three runs in eight innings for the win. He gave up 10 hits, didn’t walk a batter, and struck out 10. He went...
It's Blanton, Not Lee, in Game 4 for Phils
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Phillies, World SeriesPHILADELPHIA -- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel Friday said he's decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4, rather than J.A. Happ or Cliff Lee, who would have had to pitch on three days' rest. Blanton gave up four runs, three...
Blanton Beats Bucs Behind Best Bats (Beastly Backup Backstop Bako Blunders)
Last season, when the Phillies traded pitching prospects Josh Outman and Gio Gonzalez for Joe Blanton, I wasn't too impressed. A mediocre, non-innings eater coming from a pitcher-friendly ballpark? No, thanks. When Blanton went 4-0 for the Phils down the stretch, I lamented that...
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies – not Lee
27 days ago by
Scores Report
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Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series instead of ace Cliff Lee on short rest.
What this means is that Lee won’t be available for a possible Game 7 because he’ll pitch Game 5 now. Considering Lee has never...
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies – not Lee
27 days ago by
Scores Report
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Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series instead of ace Cliff Lee on short rest.
What this means is that Lee won’t be available for a possible Game 7 because he’ll pitch Game 5 now. Considering Lee has never...
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies – not Lee
27 days ago by
Scores Report
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Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series instead of ace Cliff Lee on short rest.
What this means is that Lee won’t be available for a possible Game 7 because he’ll pitch Game 5 now. Considering Lee has never...
Phightin Phils Phorum - Phillies vs. Braves 5/9/09: Lineup and Game Chat
May 09, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to make it two games in a row against the Atlanta Braves as they send Joe Blanton to the mound. Below are the lineups, game discussion is in the comments section.Lineups: Braves:
Johnson 2B
Escobar SS
Jones 3B
Anderson LF
McCann C
Kotchman...
Game chat: Phillies open season's final series
October 02, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Rick VandenHurk and Joe Blanton match up when the Florida Marlins and Philadelphila Phillies play game number 160 under the lights tonight at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will pepper a couple of subs into the lineup, with Ben Francisco in for Raul Ibanez, Greg Dobbs manning third...
July 10 Game Recap: Phillies 3, Pirates 2
July 10, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
Joe Blanton was solid over seven plus and the bullpen held it down to secure the Phils’ seventh win in their last eight.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (W, 6-4) gave up one run over 7.1 innings to get the win. He gave up four hits, one walk while striking out six.
Shane...
September 22 Game Recap: Phillies 9, Marlins 3 (Game 1) – Marlins 3, Phillies 0 (Game 2)
September 22, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Phillies took game one of the double header behind an offensive outburst and a solid start from Joe Blanton, while the Marlins shut them out to hand Jamie Moyer his first career loss in Florida in game two.
Who did what? (Game 1)
Joe Blanton (W, 11-7) tossed seven...
A beauty for Blanton, but Rays break away in 8th
June 24, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Pat Burrell's two-run homer turned out to be all the Rays needed on a night when the Phillies' offense didn't live up to their end of the bargain. Joe Blanton was on the losing end of a pitcher's duel, allowing Burrell's two-run blast and nothing more, striking...
New Projected Pitching Matchups
27 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Well Charlie Manuel threw us all a curveball by announcing his plans to start Joe Blanton in Game Four rather than going with Cliff Lee on three days rest. Barring a similarly stupid decision from Girardi, this is what we're looking at for pitching matchups for the rest of the...
DeMarco: Pressure on Blanton to be Phillies’ savior
DeMarco: It's up to Joe Blanton to keep the Yankees' suddenly awakening offense under control and outpitch CC Sabathia — or the Phillies could be looking at a 3-1 deficit and the possibility of not taking this World Series back to the Bronx.
Game chat: Road trip takes Phils to Turner Field
August 14, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Right-handers Joe Blanton (7-6, 4.02) and Jair Jurrjens (9-8, 3.01) are on the bump when the Phillies and Braves begin a three-game series in Atlanta. First pitch is 7:35. Maintaining a comfortable edge in the division and fresh off a sweep of the Cubs, the Phillies play the first...
Blanton to start Game 4 for Phillies – not Lee
27 days ago by
Scores Report
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Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has decided to start Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the World Series instead of ace Cliff Lee on short rest.
What this means is that Lee won’t be available for a possible Game 7 because he’ll pitch Game 5 now. Considering Lee has never...
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