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• On Deck: The Cubs Are Gunning For First

  Published: July 30, 2007, 11:37 am

  Tags: Chase Utley, Chaseutley, Cole Hamels, Colehamels, Gary Sheffield, Garysheffield, Ichiro Suzuki, Ichirosuzuki, Joe Blanton, Joeblanton, Jordan Tata, Jordantata, Kelvim Escobar, Kelvimescobar, Kenny Rogers, Kennyrogers, Miguel Batista, Miguelbatista, On Deck, Ondeck, Tadahito

  Filed under: Tigers, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Phillies, CubsOn Deck is FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing baseball matchupsChicago Cubs (55-48) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (55-49)-ESPN 7:05PM Est.The Cubs are just a win away from a first place tie with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, and they'll look to catch them on ESPN

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• Scott Proctor Sent To LA For Wilson Betemit

  Published: July 31, 2007, 9:20 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Alexrodriguez, Deadline Deals, Deadlinedeals, Joe Blanton, Joeblanton, Scott Proctor, Scottproctor, Wilson Betemit, Wilsonbetemit

  Athletics about acquiring Joe Blanton, but they are wary of Blanton's recent performance and Oakland's desire for more prospects than the Dodgers are willing to give up.Previously at FanHouse:Major League MongeringDeadline DealsPermalink Email this

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• Olney: Dodgers, A's Still Talking Blanton

  Published: July 31, 2007, 2:37 pm

  Tags: Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics

  ESPN just had Buster Olney on to say that the Joe Blanton to the Dodgers talks are still ongoing.  Rosenthal had indicated that the Dodgers' offer last night fell short. By the way, I changed the front page of this site to display 30 posts instead of 20, so that you can see everything I've written today just by scrolling.

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• What's In Store For Oakland?

  Published: August 31, 2007, 4:48 pm

  Tags: Eric Chavez, Esteban Loaiza, Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Piazza, Oakland Athletics

  offseason discussions about Joe Blanton.  The Dodgers could sweeten a Blanton package beyond what's necessary, in rememberance of the Loaiza gift. The Tigers haven't asked about Mike Piazza, and the Twins had only mild interest back in July.  But that might be one last salary the A's try to unload before tonight's trade deadline.

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• Odds and Ends

  Published: October 2, 2007, 4:31 pm

  Tags: Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Coco Crisp, Detroit Tigers, Jason Bay, Joe Blanton, Nate Robertson, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Shaun Marcum, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals

  to Atlanta idea, tossing Joe Blanton and Shaun Marcum into the mix as other options. Bob Wickman may quietly retire, bumming out these guys.

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• Duchscherer To The Rotation?

  Published: October 17, 2007, 10:50 am

  Tags: Dan Haren, Joe Blanton, Justin Duchscherer, Oakland Athletics

  increases the chances of a Joe Blanton or even a Dan Haren trade this winter.  As I mentioned in my A's Needs and Luxuries post, Billy Beane's best attribute seems to be digging up underappreciated starters.  Beane could trade one of his front-end rotation guys for a shortstop, third baseman, and/or top pitching prospect.

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• Latest Mets Rumors: A-Rod, Silva, Blanton

  Published: November 6, 2007, 4:14 pm

  Tags: Aaron Heilman, Alex Rodriguez, Brian Lawrence, Carlos Gomez, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Dan Haren, Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Joe Blanton, Jon Garland, Jorge Posada, Jose Contreras, Jose Valentin, Lastings Milledge, Mike Pelfrey, New York

  past trade talks regarding Joe Blanton, Jose Contreras, and Jon Garland.  Those talks may be re-opened, though Davidoff notes that the White Sox aren't enamored of Lastings Milledge.  Additionally, the Mets will meet with Carlos Silva's people this week. Buster Olney discusses the Mets' pursuit for pitching today in his blog.

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• Olney: Mets Need An Innings Eater

  Published: November 6, 2007, 9:35 pm

  Tags: Carlos Silva, Hot Stove, Joe Blanton, Johan Santana, Jorge Posada, Roy Oswalt, Scott Kazmir, Trade Rumors

  believes a deal to acquire Joe Blanton is most likely. Olney also predicts that the Mets will offer Jorge Posada a four year deal, which depending on how much the Yankees are willing to spend to retain Posada, could bring the 35 year old catcher to Queens. Share This

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Cabrera, Haren, Barrett

  Published: November 11, 2007, 5:34 pm

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, Dan Haren, Florida Marlins, Gio Gonzalez, Joe Blanton, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Josh Fields, Michael Barrett, Miguel Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

  Billy Beane has Joe Blanton and Dan Haren, two solid young pitchers each under team control for three seasons.  That's a big advantage over the other frontline names who might be available.  Santana and A.J. Burnett have one year.  Jake Peavy and Erik Bedard have two.  Haren for three years is huge.  Blanton

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• Olney On Blanton And Haren

  Published: November 21, 2007, 11:40 am

  Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Dan Haren, Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics

  We can assume that Joe Blanton would command a similar price, maybe slightly less.  Olney revealed today that Billy Beane isn't likely to rebuild and try to contend simulataneously.  Instead, he would have a massive fire sale.  If Haren goes, Blanton and Huston Street probably would too.  Olney says Beane's plan

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• Mets may not have enough for Santana, but will go after Haren/Blanton or Bedard!

  Published: November 28, 2007, 10:45 am

  Tags: Dan Haren, Trades, Hot Stove, Starting Pitching, Erik Bedard, Johan Santana, Joe Blanton

  attention" to Dan Haren and Joe Blanton. General manager Omar Minaya has talked to the A's about both pitchers in the past, so the framework for a deal may already be in place. The newspaper suggests that the Mets "don't appear to have the chips necessary to compete with the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers for" Johan Santana, but Haren doesn't

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• Mets Focused On Blanton/Haren?

  Published: November 28, 2007, 2:52 pm

  Tags: Aaron Heilman, Dan Haren, Joe Blanton, Lastings Milledge, New York Mets, Oakland Athletics

  on getting Dan Haren or Joe Blanton from the A's.  Lennon admits they probably don't have the chips to get Johan Santana, which makes me wonder how they'd have enough to get Blanton or Haren. Omar Minaya and Billy Beane discussed these guys a year ago, and couldn't come to an agreement.  Now Beane's price has risen - Lastings

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• Matt Garza For Carlos Quentin?

  Published: November 28, 2007, 10:42 am

  Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Quentin, Dan Haren, Joe Blanton, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Matt Garza, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics

  look to acquire Dan Haren or Joe Blanton.  However, Nick Piecoro doesn't see it happening. No extension talks going on with Justin Morneau, and it's arbitration time.  Hey, maybe those trade rumors had substance after all.  Nah, probably not. Walters echoes Ken Rosenthal in suggesting that Joe Nathan will be traded.  He

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• Yahoo Predictions For Top Winter Targets

  Published: November 29, 2007, 7:30 am

  Tags: Dan Haren, Dontrelle Willis, Erik Bedard, Joe Blanton, Johan Santana

  Willis, Erik Bedard and Joe Blanton. He lists the Mets as the favorites for Haren, Willis and Blanton. Brown lists the Yankees as the favorite for Bedard and the Diamondbacks as the favorite for Bedard. Well, its nice to hear that we are favorites for getting Haren, Blanton and Willis, especially Haren. He’d really be great at the top

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• Rosenthal: Mets Offer For Haren More Suited For Blanton

  Published: November 29, 2007, 12:07 pm

  Tags: Aaron Heilman, Barry Zito, Carlos Gomez, Dan Haren, Joe Blanton, Lastings Milledge

  more suitable for SP Joe Blanton. Ken also notes that the A’s are no longer as interested in Mets OF Lastings Milledge and RHP Aaron Heilman as they were when they tried to acquire them for LHP Barry Zito in 2006. The A’s have found solutions for starters in the corner outfield spots and are looking for a long-term answer in

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