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Game chat: Right-handers open series; HK honored
August 07, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Late Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas will be enshrined into the Phillies Wall of Fame tonight as the club gets set to start a three-game series with the Florida Marlins. First pitch is 7:35 following the induction ceremony. On the mound, Ricky Nolasco and Joe Blanton go in search...
Brewers @ Phils: Blanton vs. Looper
With rain on the Doppler and the Sixers coming off a huge game one win in Orlando, the WFC Phillies may actually take a backseat to the boys on the hardwood this evening. That said, Joe Blanton is set to take the mound at CBP to take on the Padres.
Sitting around in the rain...
Stream Team: The Silent R
by R.J. WhiteFiled under: MLB Waiver WireLooking to cycle spot-starters each day? Check out the Stream Team, where we tab pitchers that are likely to help you in your quest for fantasy gold.Another Joe Blanton spot start, another quality outing. The Philadelphia pitcher continues to...
Cole Day In Hell -- Phillies 8-5 Loss Shows Why Manuel Is Crazy Not To...
26 days ago by
Athletics Nation
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...start Cliff Lee in Game 4. Charlie Manuel has announced that Joe Blanton will pitch Game 4, rather than have Lee pitch on 3-days rest for the first time in his career, and then be set to pitch (on normal rest) in Game 7. Game 7 is not going to be a problem the way Manuel is...
If the Phillies force Game 7, hand it to Hamels
23 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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Reliable scribe Todd Zolecki writes Charlie Manuel “sounded like a man who is leaning toward Cole Hamels in Game 7” when he spoke with the media yesterday. It’s the right move. After the Phillies lost Game 4, Manuel took heat for starting Joe Blanton instead of playing the Yankees’...
September 5 Game Recap: Astros 5, Phillies 4
September 05, 2009 by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Astros rallied against Brad Lidge to win the second game of the series.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (ND) gave up three runs on six hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out five.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 5 with a run.
Ryan Howard went 1 for 3 with a triple (4) and a [...]
Joe Blanton, Hopeful Phillies Savior
26 days ago by
The Big Lead
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Joe Blanton, seen here at left, presumably in 2004, when he was teammates with Nick Swisher, is being called upon to try and save the World Series for the Phillies tonight.
Joe Blanton’s career record vs. the Yankees: 0-3, 8.18 ERA. Where’s Cliff Lee?
Lee has never pitched...
Charlie Manuel for Manager of the Year?
There is a solid case for Manuel to win the NL Manager of the YearBut I don't think it will happen.Phillies manager Charlie Manuel entered the season guiding the defending World Series champions but he had a lot of adversity within the team to overcome en route to a third consecutive...
What's Hotter Than the Phillies in July? The Phillies in July in Phoenix, That's What
We've hit another West Coast blip in the schedule, so it's time to stay up late and pay for it in the morning. After three 9:40s with the D'Backs, the boys head up to San Francisco to see a team everyone's suddenly quaking about in the playoffs, which they might not...
Lee Jenkins: Phils' season -- and more -- hinges on Blanton
26 days ago by
Sports Illustrated
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Down 2-1 to the Yankees, the Phillies will throw Joe Blanton in Game 4 instead of using Cliff Lee on short rest. It's a decision that could define the World Series, writes Lee Jenkins.
Preview Game 69: Phillies @ Rays
After shelling the Rays for ten runs last night, the offense probably can not wait to get back at it again tonight. The Phillies go for the road series win when they send Joe Blanton to the mound.The Rays will go with starting pitcher Matt Garza, who has now recorded a win since May...
Breaking news: Pedro Martinez will pitch Game 3
October 09, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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According to the Phillies, Pedro is the pitcher Charlie Manuel had in mind all along, even before burning through J.A. Happ and Joe Blanton in yesterday’s ballgame. Tomorrow’s game is set for a 9:37 p.m. ET first pitch, with a chance of snow and temperatures below freezing. Manuel...
Preview Game 123: Phillies @ Pirates
When it comes to the Phillies and the Pirates there is one thing in common; home state being Pennsylvania. Both teams are on opposite sides of the Keystone State as well as the National League. The Phillies hope to keep the winning ways going when they start a three game series in...
Game 3 postponed, will be played tomorrow at 10:07
October 10, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Snow and 18-degree temperatures have gripped the city of Denver this morning, forcing tonight's Game 3 showdown into Sunday night's time slot. Game 4 will be played Monday. That means Cliff Lee (and Ubaldo Jimenez) could start Monday on normal rest, plus it gives Joe Blanton...
Game chat: Right-handers take mound in Miami
July 18, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Right-handed bulldog Joe Blanton (6-4, 4.44) brings a team-best 10 quality starts to the table tonight against tough righty Josh Johnson (8-2, 2.74) and the Marlins. First pitch is 7:05. Preview: I caught a lot of guff for the tone of this morning's post, and you know what? They...
Game chat: Right-handers take mound in Miami
July 18, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Right-handed bulldog Joe Blanton (6-4, 4.44) brings a team-best 10 quality starts to the table tonight against tough righty Josh Johnson (8-2, 2.74) and the Marlins. First pitch is 7:05. Preview: I caught a lot of guff for the tone of this morning's post, and you know what? They...
Sputtering Along
September 02, 2009 by
Crashburn Alley
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While the Phillies’ starting pitching has been immaculate — and J.A. Happ’s start tonight wasn’t terrible — their offense has hit the skids. In the last two weeks, Cole Hamels, Happ, Cliff Lee, and Joe Blanton have all had ERA’s at 3.00 or lower...
Not Innocuous
As a result of the postponement of Saturday night's game, the Phillies made some seemingly innocuous adjustments to their pitching probables for the week. The probables are, as follows:
Monday: Rodrigo Lopez
Tuesday: Joe Blanton (rained out on Saturday- threw only 24 pitches...
Phillies Vs. Rockies: NLDS Breakdown
October 06, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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The road to a repeat gets under way Wednesday when the Phillies take on the Rockies in the NLDS. Do the Phillies have what it takes to knock out the red-hot Rockies or will this series be just like 2007 when Colorado swept the Phils right out of the playoffs? Here is my breakdown of...
Gameday: Blue Jays (36-31) At Phillies (36-27)
June 18, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Toronto Blue Jays (36-31) at Philadelphia Phillies (36-27)
Brad Mills vs. Joe Blanton (4-3, 5.17 ERA)
Time: 1:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Weather: Cloudy, 67
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Joe Blanton and the Phillies will face off with Brad Mills and...
Pay Close Attention, Charlie Manuel Is Teaching You How To Go All In
October 09, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
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The Rockies defeated the Phillies 5-4 to even up their NL Division series at one apiece. The game itself was pretty eventful, but there is more to this series than the games. There are things to be learned.
Cole Hamels gave instruction on why you probably shouldn't pitch...
The Phillies Can Be Scary Good...Right?
17 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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Even though the Phillies already have a boatload of money (almost $110 million) committed to player salaries before arbitration, that does not appear to be stopping them from making a serious run at Roy Halladay this winter. It's that kind of attitude that can separate the Phillies...
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly – 7/10
July 11, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Phillies hot streak at home continued as Joe Blanton had another strong outing, dominating the Pirate lineup and outpitching Zach Duke as the Phillies triumphed 3-2.
The Good:
- Blanton went seven and a third innings allowing one run on four hits while striking out six. His lone...
Up 5, 8 To Go
September 27, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Watching the Phillies recently and you may be inclined to think that they're quite capable of blowing a 5 game lead with 8 games remaining in the season. The bullpen is in shambles, with every pitcher failing in the 9th when given the opportunity or currently unavailable due to...
Preview Game 84: Phillies vs. Pirates
Pittsburgh teams own two of these,but the one who doesn't plays tonight.With a good series to wrap up the home stand the Phillies can make everything feel alright heading to the all star break. Positive feelings are flowing right now as the defending World Series champions will...
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