View Full Version : Should trading for Blanton be our next move?
ChaosLex
12-31-2010, 05:57 PM
Phillies are most assuredly looking for a taker. It would certainly solve our need for a vet starting pitcher, although I'm not sure what numbers he'd put up in the AL East.
Now that our lineup is *seemingly* complete, should this be our next course of action?
theobird
12-31-2010, 05:59 PM
Phillies are most assuredly looking for a taker. It would certainly solve our need for a vet starting pitcher, although I'm not sure what numbers he'd put up in the AL East.
Now that our lineup is *seemingly* complete, should this be our next course of action?
No. I don't think we should block any of our good young starters like that. I am all about adding a guy like Bruce Chen to pitch out of the bullpen and be available to start in case we need a starter.
Spy Fox
12-31-2010, 06:00 PM
Phillies are most assuredly looking for a taker. It would certainly solve our need for a vet starting pitcher, although I'm not sure what numbers he'd put up in the AL East.
Now that our lineup is *seemingly* complete, should this be our next course of action?
I don't really see this as a need this year. Going forward, having Tillman and Arrieta guaranteed spots in the rotation will be much more helpful than having an average innings eater.
I would take Blanton only if we don't give much up at all, and only if he's used as a bullpen guy/injury insurance spot-starter.
scOtt
12-31-2010, 06:40 PM
I'm down for either direction. A guy like Blanton that pushes someone (unfairly?) to AAA, or a guy like Chen that we can stash, or AAA minor league FA. I just continually think to August/September when injuries or fatigue force us to bring up some AAAA nobody just to fill a ML start.
Last year, with Millwood here, we at least had a credible rotation, til the end. I want guys fighting to get to the ML level, pushing aside solid (but old) guys, rather than even ONE "emergency start". I don't want to EVER hear that term used again. :puke:
LookinUp
12-31-2010, 06:43 PM
Blanton + $3 million for Bascom. Sign me up.
weams
12-31-2010, 06:45 PM
Phillies are most assuredly looking for a taker. It would certainly solve our need for a vet starting pitcher, although I'm not sure what numbers he'd put up in the AL East.
Now that our lineup is *seemingly* complete, should this be our next course of action?
It would not be an awful move. Plus it would keep him away from the Yankees who need him. Remember, it takes 7 or 8 starter to make it through a season.
crawjo
12-31-2010, 06:46 PM
It's risky, as I'm not sure Blanton would hold up well in the AL East, but it would be better to have him in the rotation than to go with Guthrie and Matusz plus all the unproven young arms.
scOtt
12-31-2010, 06:46 PM
I'm down for either direction. A guy like Blanton that pushes someone (unfairly?) to AAA, or a guy like Chen that we can stash, or AAA minor league FA. I just continually think to August/September when injuries or fatigue force us to bring up some AAAA nobody just to fill a ML start.
Last year, with Millwood here, we at least had a credible rotation, til the end. I want guys fighting to get to the ML level, pushing aside solid (but old) guys, rather than even ONE "emergency start". I don't want to EVER hear that term used again. :puke:
Clay Buchholz spent half of 2009 in AAA. I want that!
wildcard
12-31-2010, 06:46 PM
I don't want Blanton. I agree with someone that can go to AAA or be in the pen.
Lets sign Chris Young instead.
ilbm88
12-31-2010, 06:49 PM
No thanks. Blanton isnt really that good. I rather have britton or bergy fighting for a pitching spot.
weams
12-31-2010, 06:50 PM
Also, we no longer have David Hernandez. He easily could have started again for us. And the JJ experiment evidently is not happening for the same reason.
4TheO's
12-31-2010, 07:09 PM
our next move should be getting Jim Thome.......
sangar
12-31-2010, 07:14 PM
Blanton had a pretty high ERA (4.84) last year but his xFIP was 4.06 and his LD%/BABIP indicates some bad luck. I think he would be fine and if we could get him cheap I'm all over it.
A quality mid-rotation starter for a c prospect? This has AM stamped on it's forehead.
scOtt
12-31-2010, 07:20 PM
Lets sign Chris Young instead.
My barely informed opinion is that Young would be better. I just want someone(s) brought in for depth.
El Gordo
12-31-2010, 07:28 PM
There are a number of decent innings eater types, who could be had for next to nothing, hopefully a MiL contract, that we could use to fill out that 8 or 9 for 5. Bonderman, Francis, Maine, Young etc.
Not worth losing the pick and the money it would cost. I'd rather sign a guy like Jon Rauch and keep Koji in the closer's role where he excelled.
Hoo Bird
12-31-2010, 07:44 PM
There are a number of decent innings eater types, who could be had for next to nothing, hopefully a MiL contract, that we could use to fill out that 8 or 9 for 5. Bonderman, Francis, Maine, Young etc.
This is spot on. No point in trading for Blanton when you can get what you need from the FA pool. I'd prefer to give the youngsters the first crack, but adding Francis or Young creates healthy competition, especially if they can stay off the disabled list.
RVAbird
12-31-2010, 07:46 PM
Instead of trading for Blanton, I'd still be pursuing a Floyd/Quentin trade revolving revolving around Tillman and Pie.
Riggodrill44
12-31-2010, 07:53 PM
Phillies are most assuredly looking for a taker. It would certainly solve our need for a vet starting pitcher, although I'm not sure what numbers he'd put up in the AL East.
Now that our lineup is *seemingly* complete, should this be our next course of action?
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I say no. IMO we should get Millwood. He is a good buy low guy this year.
theobird
12-31-2010, 07:55 PM
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I say no. IMO we should get Millwood. He is a good buy low guy this year.
If Millwood was willing to pitch in a variety of roles, I would be OK with this as well.