A's Trade Joe Blanton to Philly

Billy Beane actually improves the Joaktown rotation through subtraction and gets 3 Phillies minor leaguers in the process

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Blanton

never really developed into the pitcher that the A’s had hoped for, probably a decent deal for the A’s.

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jul 17, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

You know, maybe Reagins does need to do more trades.

“A box of crap for my second highest ranked prospect? Why SURE Beane, anything for you ol’ buddy ol’ pal.”

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Jul 17, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Magic Beane

The Phils #2 prospect and some for Joe Bloe Blanton? Wild.

Cardenas figures to be at least an average defensive second baseman and should have the offensive potential that will keep him on the radar. There are already some comparisons to Chase Utley, which it’s pretty early for. Having said that, there are similarities between the two and Cardenas has great potential, if not the early hype that Utley had when he was drafted.

From here.

by ReggieBullits on Jul 17, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

Wow.

Want to feel better about Kotchman, S-Rod, Wood and Howie’s future prospects? Take a look at Utley’s minor league numbers. Can you say mediocre?

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Jul 17, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

If he was an Angel, imagine how many times scareduck would have given up on him!

by mattwelch on Jul 17, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions

After a .742 OPS at age 22 in A+

I think I might have given up on him too. I mean, Clearwater isn’t Rancho by any stretch, but DAMN.

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Jul 17, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Thppt

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by scareduck on Jul 17, 2008 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Just a dumb move by Philly. Blanton is going to be terrible in that band box.

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jul 17, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

Not so much

1) Moving to the DH-less NL.
2) He actually has a 1.39 G/F ratio. He can make a living getting balls to his infielders.

On the whole, I like this trade for both sides. The A’s get a second baseman of the future with some pop, and a little pitching thrown in. The Phillies get a league-average pitcher (in the NL) who isn’t going to have the health problems Adam Eaton has had.

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by scareduck on Jul 17, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Well let's have a gentleman's bet. Blanton is going to suck.

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jul 18, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions

First start sucked.

and it was in Shea.

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jul 24, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton

Seemed like he was one of those pitchers that could never turn the corner, ala Lackey, and become somewhat dominant. He is an inninng eater for sure.

I think it is a little bit early to give up on Blanton.

by cupie on Jul 17, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

I don't like it...

This guy keeps loading up and forcing us to sit on our hands. Each move guarantees we do nothing, and pretty soon we won’t even need a GM .

ring ring – “Hi you’ve reached Tony’s voice mail, don’t bother making an offer cuz the A’s won’t let me trade any of our prospects. Have a nice day.”

by Wytelitning on Jul 17, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

I really do not think the Angels are that short sighted. I think they have their eyes set on the whole enchilada.

The question is do they like the price?

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jul 17, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton should make the Phillies Better

1. They obviously don’t have someone as good as Blanton at the bottom of the rotation
2. He ERA should drop a bit since there is no DH
3. He will get plenty of run support
4. He won’t have to face the Phillies

Probably a good move for them. As for the prospects the A’s are getting, only time will tell.

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Jul 17, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions