Phils reach agreement on Blanton

[GOLDENGREEK]

The Phillies have reached an agreement with the Oakland Athletics to acquire right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton. Blanton is 5-12 this season after going 14-10 with a 3.95 ERA last season.

The Athletics get second baseman Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh Outman and outfielder Matthew Spencer, all minor leaguers.

[BigMike]

I haven't watched this guy pitch this year...is this a good move for the Phils?

[kbsooner21]

He can eat up some innings for you all. He'll win a few more games as well imo with that Phils lineup giving him more run support. Not a bad move, but I know nothing about those minor leaguers keep in mind.

[GOLDENGREEK]

I haven't watched this guy pitch this year...is this a good move for the Phils?

Shit -- they can use starting pitchers -- Hopefully this guy is better that Myers or Eaton for you guys

[BigMike]

Shit -- they can use starting pitchers -- Hopefully this guy is better that Myers or Eaton for you guys

Has to be better than Eaton At least Myers has some potential to turn it around

[ctt8410]

Not bad, but not much potential to be great. He doesn't K many along with giving up too many walks. 5-12 record this year is a little deceiving because he got fewer than 3 runs in support per start.