Phillies Nation (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
From one big guy to another, we look at the biggest pitcher of the crew, Joe Blanton. For a stretch of roughly two months, Blanton was the most reliable starter in the Phillies rotation. On July 5, he held the Mets to four hits over 7 1/3 innings, allowing no runs. From that point until the [...]
SI.com (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
The World Series is slipping away from the Phillies. Trailing 2-1, the Phillies turn to Joe Blanton in Game 4 while the Yankees counter with CC Sabathia. Joe Posnanski blogs from Philly.
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
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 on three days’ rest (but was ready to go, [...]
The Crawfish Boxes (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
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.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Joe Blanton is a bulldog. That's the usual Blanton description, and an accurate one. Top pitchers, staff aces, are rarely described as bulldogs, and in last night's Game 4 of the World Series, the Phillies were in need a top performance.
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Associated Press : Philadelphia Phillies opt for Joe Blanton to start another Game 4 — PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. — Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday he will go with Blanton against the New York Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest.
Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Joe Blanton is making his manager look smart, having retired 11 straight since hitting Alex Rodriguez in the first inning. But the Yankees lead 2-1 going into the bottom of the fourth inning. CC Sabathia has thrown 46 pitches through...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
PHILADELPHIA -- At stake for the Phillies on Sunday night is a season, a repeat, possibly a dynasty. On the mound is Joe Blanton. He is 6 foot 3, 250 pounds, a former first-round draft pick who is built like a beer-leaguer, only with high stirrups and a sharp curveball. He pitched wonderfully in last year's World Series, won more than he lost this season, and was decent enough against the Dodgers...
YanksBlog.com (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
The Philadelphia Daily News reports that the Phillies have elected to start Joe Blanton over Cliff Lee on short rest in game 4 of the World Series on Sunday. CC Sabathia is likely to be his opponent. Via Justin Sablich.
CBS 4 - South Florida's Source for (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday he will go with Blanton against the New York Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest. Lee, who has never pitched on three days' rest, is slated to start Game 5.
Knuckle Curve (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
For Game 4 of the 2009 World Series, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel had a dilemma. Should he start ace Cliff Lee on short rest or should he go with Joe Blanton? As it turns out, Manuel has decided to go with Blanton. Lee has been very good in the postseason but he has no professional experience starting on only three days rest. Apparently, Manuel didn’t want to see...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies....
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
Joe Blanton is scheduled to start Game 4 of the World Series tonight against New York Yankees lefthander CC Sabathia. The Phillies righthander will be well-rested.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
So, it is Joe Blanton to save the season tonight. That's the way it works now, after Cole Hamels disassembled in the middle innings against the Yankees last night. That is the rotation the Phillies have devised, and that is the savior you get.
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
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.
