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Joe Blanton | Starting Pitcher
Team:
Philadelphia Phillies
Ht / Wt:
6'3' / 244
Age / DOB:
(
31
) / 12/11/1980
Bats / Throws:
Right / Right
College:
Kentucky
Contract:
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1/21/10: Signed a three-year, $24 million contact. 2010: $7 million, 2011: $8.5 million, 2012: $8.5 million, 2013: Free Agent
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Joe Blanton had his stuff working Monday, limiting the Astros to one run on six hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven frames in the 5-1 win.
Marwin Gonzalez took him deep, but that was all the ‘Stros could muster against the right-hander. It’s the fourth time Blanton has allowed two or fewer runs, as he lowered his ERA to 2.96 and WHIP to 1.07. He’s looking like a viable mixed league option, but not a great play this weekend against the Red Sox.
May 14 - 9:56 PM
Joe Blanton struggled against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings of work.
Blanton struck out seven and walked three in the game. He was cruising along with a 4-1 lead through six innings, but ran into serious trouble in the seventh. After a leadoff walk, Blanton retired the next two hitters before allowing three consecutive singles to push across three runs. He remains 3-3 on the season, and even with the rough outing still boasts a 3.24 ERA. Blanton will look to get back on the right track when he squares off against the Astros on Monday.
May 8 - 11:00 PM
Joe Blanton recorded his first shutout since 2007 with a three-hitter Thursday against the Braves.
The Braves managed 15 runs against Roy Halladay and company on Wednesday and then settled for three singles against Blanton today. Blanton walked none and faced just two batters over the minimum in his third career shutout. He hadn't even pitched a complete game in five years. Don't look at this as a sign of things to come, but there's no reason he can't be a pretty good NL-only pitcher this season.
May 3 - 4:47 PM
Joe Blanton pitched well against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing just two runs on eight hits in 7 1/3 innings.
Blanton looked very sharp in this one, fanning eight and walking none. He was in control the entire game, throwing 78 of his 106 pitches for strikes. He improves to 2-3 with the victory and lowers his ERA to a respectable 3.81. The right-hander will look to string together consecutive strong starts when he takes on the Braves in Atlanta next week.
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Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro on Sunday defended the club's use of a cortisone shot to treat Ryan Howard's foot last September.
Howard tore his ACL less than three weeks after receiving the shot. "I wanted to clear up some of the insinuations regarding a cortisone shot," Amaro said. "The cortisone shot was treated for some (other) issue he had. It was not part of the Achilles injury. We didn't feel it was an issue. That was resolved by the time he had his injury. One thing had nothing to do with the other." A doctor quoted by the Philadelphia Inquirer disagreed. "When it comes to the risk of an Achilles tendon tear, I'm concerned about cortisone," he said. Howard is tentatively expected to return to the Phillies sometime next month.
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Jim Thome (back) played in an extended spring training intrasqaud game Thursday.
Thome has been sidelined for nearly a month now with a lower back strain. It's not clear when he'll be ready for an official minor league rehab assignment.
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Chase Utley
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Chase Utley (knee) felt "pretty good" after fielding grounders Wednesday.
In fact, Utley felt good enough to run Thursday and plans on fielding grounders for a second straight day. "I'm trying to get to a point where when we start going for it, I feel pretty comfortable," said Utley. "I've realized over the course of this time that the more I push it and feel uncomfortable, the worse it can get. We try to make small progressions. Taking ground balls yesterday was a good sign. I felt pretty good today. I plan on doing the same." Utley is clearly making progress, but there are no immediate plans to send him on a minor league rehab assignment.
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Michael Martinez
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Phillies transferred INF Michael Martinez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Mike Fontenot. Martinez has been on the disabled list all season after breaking a bone in his right foot during spring training.
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John Mayberry
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Laynce Nix
D.L.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the recovery timetable for Laynce Nix (calf) is a matter of weeks, not days.
Nix was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain on May 10, and was just recently cleared to begin exercises. "It's going to be longer than the 15 days," Nix said. "It's a pretty good tear. It's unfortunate." Nix is out indefinitely and remains without a timetable.
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Vance Worley
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Vance Worley (elbow) said he was pain-free playing catch Thursday.
Worley visited Dr. James Andrews earlier this week, who confirmed the Phillies' diagnosis of a bone chip and inflammation in his elbow. The 24-year-old right-hander may require offseason surgery, but he'll try to pitch through the condition for now. He's slated to play catch again Friday and will slowly ramp up his throwing program from there.
May 24
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Stutes has been sidelined since April 22 with right shoulder soreness. If he does receive clearance, he'll need a few bullpen sessions before going out on a rehab assignment.
May 20
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Phillies placed RHP David Herndon on the 15-day disabled list with a flexor pronator strain in his right elbow.
He'll be shut down for three weeks but is not a candidate for surgery right now. Herndon gave up two runs in two innings during his most recent appearance Sunday and owns a 4.70 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings this season. The Phillies will make a corresponding roster move Tuesday.
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Phillies transferred RHP Justin De Fratus from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
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