Have a question or suggestion for the site? Want to write a guest post? We want to hear from you.
Get the latest by subscribing to all your favorite Phillies Nation content like, posts, comments, videos, photos and more.
Looking to reach baseball fans or people in the Philadelphia region? Read about our adveritsing opportunities.
Learn more about the people writing for Phillies Nation and browse posts by author.
Four amazing Phillies prints by local artist Dan Duffy - 2008 World Series, 1980 World Series, Halladay's Perfect Game and Harry Kalas.
Wanna go to a sold out game? Search for Phillies tickets on Stub Hub, eBay, Tickets Now and more all at once.
Check out the Phillies Nation store - we're always adding new cool Phillies stuff at fan-friendly prices.
Hop on the bus with Phillies Nation for fun trips to Washington, DC, New York and other baseball destinations.
Wanna go to a sold out game? Search for Phillies tickets on Stub Hub, eBay, Tickets Now and more all at once.
View the 2012 Phillies schedule and download it to your personal calendar.
Find a local Phillies bar anywhere in the world. Have a suggestion for a place? Send us an email.
HK will always be remembered. Share your memories alongside our tribute of the great man.
From Hawaii to Afghanistan, we've send out thousands of our oval PHILS stickers - check out the map and get your own.
Check out our list of the 100 Greatest Phillies.
Browse thousands of photos from Phillies games, events, fans, even Phillies tattoos
Listen to the Phillies Nation crew analyze the team, take calls from listeners and interview some of the brighest minds in the game.
Hosts Pat Gallen and Corey Seidman bring you Phillies news and analysis and welcome special guests to Yards on Delaware Ave.
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Wed, July 16, 2008 12:06 PM | Comments: 134
Posts
Jim Salisbury today dropped Joe Blanton as someone in whom the Phillies are showing interest. Blanton is 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA this season, carrying a 77 ERA+. That’s what Adam Eaton has.
For his career, Blanton is an even 100 in the ERA+ category. Absolutely average.
Don’t do it, Phils. It’s not worth it.
Shop Fan Gear Unlimited for all your Phillies Gear on sale. Check out great deals on stadium seats with backs and great coupons at the Sports Unlimited Facebook page.
Charlie Manuel
$3 million
$21.5 million
$20 million
$20 million
$15 million
$11 million
$11 million
$9.5 million
$9.5 million
$8.5 million
$6.9 million
$6.25 million
$4 million
$3.7 million
$2.5 million
$2.45 million
$1.25 million
$1.15 million
$850,000
$800,000
$414,000
$405,000
$405,000
The Nation on Flickr
Copyright Phillies Nation, LLC 2004-2012
Not Affiliated with Major League Baseball or the Philadelphia Phillies
Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Switch to our mobile site
Posts: 0 Geoff
Yes it is. Coste shouldnt get the majority of the PT but he has been forced to because of ruiz sucking at the plate. they need a legit everyday catcher, and they dont have it. is marson? probably but we need to find out.
Posted: 04:24 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
That is part of the reason the bullpen has had so much success too.. He can’t hit… but as the # 8 hitter, he shouldn’t be expected to.
Tony La Russa has the same view of catchers, that it is their main job to handle the pitching staff… anything they do offensively is just a bonus
Posted: 04:28 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, but do you really think it’s a good idea to throw this kid out there with no major league experience to handle a pitching staff he doesn’t know, against batters he doesn’t know?
Posted: 04:29 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
I’ve always said I’d take V-tek over Piazza any day. I want a defensive catcher that can handle a pitching staff not an offensive catcher. If my defensive catcher can hit, then that fucking rules.
Posted: 04:30 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
If ruiz stabilizes you can wait until ST when its the ideal time to make that move to go with marson. if he gets worse then something has to be done.
Posted: 04:32 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
seriously though, im sick of that guy
Posted: 04:33 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, Geoff. Right now just isn’t a good time to start playing Marson. I mean I am ridiculously frustrated with Ruiz, but I’m much more frustrated with Jimmy Rollins.
Posted: 04:40 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Hey, can any baseball savy people pull up Blanton’s stats vs the Rangers this season in comparison to the rest of the league? I’m wondering if his poor stats are mostly because of an incredible Ranger’s offense?
Posted: 04:51 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 nate
unrelated, but AP released the olympic baseball roster, and it had marson and donald on it.
Posted: 04:52 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 TJ
0-2, 5.54 ERA
13 innings
17 hits
10 runs
1 HR
1 K
Posted: 05:02 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 TJ
That’s against the Rangers this year.
Posted: 05:03 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Hm, that’s not the issue then. He must suck.
Posted: 05:08 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike T.
Blanton’s stats vs. AL leaders:
Angels:
0-1, 2.57 – 7IP, 3K, 1BB, 3ER
White Sox:
1-0, 1.29 – 7IP, 5K, 2BB, 1ER
Boston:
1-1, 4.08 – 17.2IP, 13K, 6BB, 8ER
Posted: 05:16 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike T.
Phil, it appears his stats are mostly due to shitty offensive National League teams.
Arizona:
0-1, 24.00 – 3IP, 1K, 3BB, 8ER
San Fran:
0-1, 15.75 – 4IP, 3K, 1BB, 7ER
I don’t know what this says, but I’m going to have to say that this move isn’t as bad as it seems. I mean, for all of you that think our offense is so great, he shut us down.
Posted: 05:21 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike T.
Blanton’s Inter-league ERA in 3 games is 10.29. I just think he’s better against teams he’s familiar with.
Posted: 05:23 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, he’s not familiar with the NL East.
Posted: 05:36 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
Does anyone else here think matt hollidays numbers are a bit fraudeulent and that he wont be as good on another team?
Posted: 05:55 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yes, he does play in the most hitter friendly park in MLB. I bet his numbers would even be depleted in our bandbox. He’s still a great player though.
Posted: 06:08 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
Yeah. Hell get overpaid out the wazoo when his time comes
Posted: 06:13 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
And then he’ll be a disappointment. One thing you can’t knock about the guy is that he knows how to hit and make contact.
Posted: 06:16 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Bruce
I see you guys are trying to look for a silver lining with someone as bland as Blanton. (chuckle) He’s certainly not on my wishlist.
Me? I’m looking forward to seeing Myers’ return on July 23rd against the Mets at Shea Stadium. If he pitches up to his capability, we solve one problem in the rotation. Now about Eaton……? My feeling is Happ will be recall for the 5th spot when needed.
BTW, I wonder what kind of reception Utley will receive at Shea Stadium? ;-)
Posted: 06:31 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
when needed? you mean, like, next time the spot is up? because eaton should not be allowed to go again. hes done
Posted: 06:43 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Sign Sexson. He is batting .344 against LP this year. Thats the least you could do.
Posted: 07:15 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Very disappointed and kinda surprised the Phils didnt waive Adam Eaton today. We all joke around about him, but seriously. If he ever pitches for us again, I’ll be truely angry at Pat Gillick and Co. There’s no excuse for it. If they are serious about winning he has to go. At least send a message to the guys.
Posted: 07:18 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
yes, i second that he should be banished. never again do i need to see eaton
Posted: 07:26 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 philsphan
They won’t cut Eaton this year. Happ will probably take his spot while Eaton gets sent down to the minors like Myers or goes to the DL.
Posted: 07:30 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Tacony
How about this scenario…Just bring up Carlos Carrasco from Reading. Let him be the number 5 guy and develop him. Give Myers one more shot and if he blows it again, he is gone next year. Happ can take his place. Eaton is a waste of time and money. They need to release him or put him on the fake DL list like last year. Gordon is on that list this year saying he is hurt but he is there because he cant pitch strikes.
Posted: 07:49 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Carrasco coming up now could destroy him, remember Gavin Floyd? CC’s well placed to have a strong end to the minor league season and then can come up and taste the Philly clubhouse in preparation for fighting for a spot in the rotation next year. Happ’ll get a look in but the back of the rotations tough to crack with Eaton there, Moyer and Kendrick finally slotted at the back of the rotation can really bog other teams down if we can solve the middle of the rotation and that’s going to take going out there and getting someone.
Posted: 08:04 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
LETS GET PUDGE FROM DETROIT AND SHIP RUIZ BACK TO PANAMA. I WOULD RATHER SEE WOLF BACK THEN HAVE EATON
Posted: 08:14 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Have you seen how much green Pudge is making?? We have our hands tied behind the plate at the moment but Marson brings some promise for next year. It would be great to send Ruiz down for the rest of the minor league season but there aren’t an offensive upgrades on the market to take his place.
The Eaton situation will be addressed it’ll be unlikely he’ll start more than a couple if any games for us but we have to try and find a way of not having to eat his salary.
Posted: 08:23 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
It would give the bat you need and better catcher. Plus he would be a rental, and it would keep him away from the Marlins.
I would agree with Eaton not starting again this year.
Posted: 08:32 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 mets08champs
Does it really matter the Phillies are still not making the post season so bring up everybody from the minors.
Posted: 08:38 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
The Mets will finish behind Atlanta by seasons end LOL!!!!!!! The collapse last year was mild. Pedro will not be around (disable list) after Sundays game yet again. I would not put alot of faith in the rest of the staff especially with wagner closing.
Posted: 09:15 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Dude, go hang out on the mets board. loser.
Posted: 09:18 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 mets08champs
Well then I quess you expect the Phillies to come in 3rd.
Posted: 09:35 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 mets08champs
Besides Hammels can you tell me who else you expect to scare the Mets? Kendrick and his great ERA? To bad they really didn’t trade him for Kobayashi you might of been better off.
Posted: 09:40 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
I dont know where the Phils will end up and neither do you. ;)
Posted: 09:40 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
The Phillies and Mets are both solid teams and whoever gets on a roll in September will pull it out again. I dont think its about fearing a pitcher. This isnt little league when the coach put your ass in RF mets08, and you were scared that you were going to get hit by a ball thrown by the “big” kid.
Posted: 09:43 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Blanton blows. If we get him cheap, that’s one thing. I would take him over Eaton (even though I have bad feeling Blanton would get really lit up at the bank).
Posted: 09:53 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Derek
Lets make a play for Ian Snell….he’s got electric stuff and would benefit from an offense that can score a little (sometimes)
Posted: 10:24 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
yeah i like snell, he might be a number 2 with his potential
Posted: 10:26 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Yankeefan
He would probably be the Phillies #1 cause their staff is bad!!!
Posted: 10:30 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phillies S*CK
I agree.
Posted: 10:31 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 philsphan
Snell has been awful this year, but I think he is a better buy low candidate than Blanton. Snell has higher upside and would have more club controlled seasons than Blanton. Snell isn’t the answer to the Phillies starting rotation issues though.
Posted: 10:53 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
i also haven’t heard anything about snell being available. i like the guy but he’s having a bad season and i don’t think the pirates are looking to trade him anyway, they’re busy taking offers on nady and bay.
i would rather have happ take eaton’s spot than trade for blanton. unless we got rid of myers and eaton, and got blanton dirt cheap, i don’t want anything to do with him.
Posted: 11:24 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
yeah they locked him up for a few years so i doubt theyll move him at this stage.
Posted: 11:24 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
happ is better than eaton anyways so hell be in the rotation when its his turn again. they basically admitted that th eother day
Posted: 11:25 PM on July 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, snell would be our #1…you Yankees/Mets fans are so dumb. I guess Hamels sucks, right?
Posted: 12:01 AM on July 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
I hope you Yankees fans know that as long as Stray Rod is on your team, you’ll never win anything! Fucking guy LEFT the All-Star Game! Was plowing Madonna’s beat snatch worth bailing on your team mates? Well……..ok!
Posted: 12:17 AM on July 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Amanda
i love how mets fans come on phillies message boards just because there team is winning some games, you dont know whats going to happen the rest of the season and either do we. Did u really think your precious mets were gonna choke at the end of the season last year? Yea i didn’t think so, so save all your comments until the end of the season.
p.s – you talk about kendrick being so bad but when he started against you guys you only scored one run right? thats what i thought
Posted: 12:49 AM on July 17, 2008