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Joe Blanton #55 | Pitcher | Oakland Athletics
Height: 6-3    Weight: 225    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Dec 11, 1980, Nashville, TN
Contract: Signed through 2008
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July 4, 2008
Joe Blanton was dominant from the hill, as he only allowed one earned run on six hits over seven innings in Friday's 7-1 win over the White Sox at US Cellular Field, with two walks and five strikeouts.
June 29, 2008
Five days after a solid bounce back effort, Joe Blanton returned to his poor ways on Sunday. Blanton served up eight hits and seven runs over four innings against the Giants. The effort included four doubles and a triple. Blanton is now 4-11 on the year.
June 24, 2008
Oakland RHP Joe Blanton got the offensive support and earned a much-needed win over the Phillies this evening as the A's took 'em down, 5-2. Blanton pitched seven innings to allow just one run on four hits with four walks and five strikeouts.
June 24, 2008
Joe Blanton will be making his 17th start of the season tonight when the Athletics host the Phillies in inter-league play, according to MLB.com. Blanton is 3-10 with a 4.81 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 103 innings, with only 47 strikeouts.
June 18, 2008
Oakland RHP Joe Blanton continues to suffer through the dredges of a horrific season, suffering his 10th loss this evening as the A's were trounced 11-1 by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Blanton lasted just three innings to give up eight runs (all earned) on seven hits with three walks and one strikeout.
June 12, 2008
Joe Blanton lost his ninth game of the season thanks to a grand slam by Hideki Matsui as the Athletics lost 4-1 on Thursday night.
May 31, 2008
Joe Blanton surrendered six runs on 10 hits over six innings in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Texas, with one walk and no strikeouts.
May 31, 2008
The Texas Rangers and Oakland A's are set to set to do battle this evening as RHP Joe Blanton and fellow righty Scott Feldman square off with hopes of getting their seasons on track, according to the Sports Network.
May 25, 2008
Oakland RHP Joe Blanton found his third win of the season as his Athletics put the 6-3 whooping to the Boston Red Sox. Blanton pitched six innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on five hits with four walks and seven strikeouts.
May 20, 2008
Joe Blanton pitched six innings and limited the Rays to four runs on six hits and a single walk on Monday night.
May 14, 2008
Joe Blanton allowed two runs on four hits, walked two and struck out four in seven innings of work. Blanton pitched well enough to win, but he was facing C.C. Sabathia who pitched a complete game shutout in a 2-0 win over the A's.
May 7, 2008
Joe Blanton limited the Orioles to just two runs in five innings on Wednesday, but he also allowed 10 base runners in a no-decision.
April 27, 2008
Joe Blanton was the pitcher of record on Sunday in a 4-2 win over the Mariners and Felix Hernandez. Blanton went seven innings, giving up two runs on eight hits and striking out three.
April 16, 2008
Joe Blanton lasted eight innings on Wednesday night against the Mariners allowing 12 hits and four walks to fall to 1-3 on the year.
April 11, 2008
Joe Blanton wasn't at his best on Friday night but he still picked up his first victory of the season as he allowed five runs in 7.2 innings against the Indians. After three starts Blanton has a 4.15 ERA, but with only nine K in 26 innings, he will need to miss more bats or his performance will likely suffer over the course of the year
April 11, 2008
Joe Blanton could be headed for an 0-3 start, as he faces the Indians tonight, according to MLB.com. Over his career against Cleveland, Blanton is 1-4 with a 4.30 ERA over six starts. This will be another tough battle for him.
April 7, 2008
Joe Blanton, who carried a shutout into seventh inning of Sunday's loss to Cleveland, fell to 0-2 on the young season. Cleveland scored twice on just two hits in the seventh and went on to a 2-1 win. Blanton's '08 numbers are not deserving of an 0-2 record. Over his first three starts, Blanton has pitched 18.1 innings, allowed 21 hits, seven earned runs, walked six and struck out eight. His 3.44 ERA deserves better.
March 25, 2008
Joe Blanton is off to a disappointing start as he allowed three runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings of work against Boston in the season opener. He also had three strikeouts and one walk and finished the day with a no decision. He needs to step up in his next outing as he is the ace of the Athletics staff, and is reportedly on the Yankees' radar.
March 19, 2008
Joe Blanton threw six scoreless innings against the Cubs on Wednesday, with four hits allowed and five strikeouts with no walks. He lowered his spring ERA to 4.76 and was previously said to be on the Yankees' radar.
March 11, 2008
Joe Blanton could be on the Yankees' radar, according to the SF Chronicle. This news comes after a Yankees scout was seen tracking Blanton at Sunday's game.
March 9, 2008
Joe Blanton was struggling through a tough spring, but seemingly got himself back on track on Sunday as he only allowed one run on three hits over five innings, with five strikeouts. He will need to keep this up to solidify his role as the A's number two starter behind Harden.
February 28, 2008
Joe Blanton was lit up on Thursday as he allowed six runs to the Brewers in just two innings. Blanton allowed a HR to Ryan Braun and gave up eight hits in the game. Mama said there would be days like this. Blanton will tweak whatever caused this issue today and improve next time out, but even though this was his first start, he simply can't be happy with the results.
February 19, 2008
The Reds continue to talk with the Oakland A's about right-hander Joe Blanton, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. There is no breaking news on the talks and Blanton remains with the A's. The report noted that Cleveland left-hander Cliff Lee reportedly is available; as well as free agents like Kyle Lohse and Josh Fogg are still on the market. Baker told the paper that there comes a time when you go with what you've got. What the Reds have isn't good enough, unless two of their starters have career years.
February 11, 2008
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Reds remain the most fervent suitor for A's right-hander Joe Blanton, and apparently are exploring other pitching options as well. "Cincy is really trying to land a veteran starter," one rival general manager says. Regardless of who Cincinnati lands, Great American Ball Park is not a pitcher friendly venue.
February 10, 2008
The Denver Post reports that Oakland's asking price for pitcher Joe Blanton is steep. According to the report -- when the Dodgers made a play for Blanton -- the A's ask for Andre Ethier, Andy LaRoche and a prospect. Oakland GM Billy Beane is not only retooling his roster, he is loading up with youth, talent and the epitome of "Money Ball" personnel.
February 7, 2008
The Reds are talking to the A's about pitcher Joe Blanton, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds GM Wayne Krivsky would not comment specifically on Blanton, but he did not rule out a trade before camp starts. "You're always looking to improve," he said. "That never stops. We'll improve the team any way we can." The Enquirer also speculates that the Dodgers are interested in Blanton, but FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal have shot down those rumors, and LA doesn't appear to need another starter, anyway.
January 19, 2008
Joe Blanton avoided arbitration with the A's on Friday by agreeing to a $3.7 million contract, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Blanton has been the subject of trade talks over the last couple of weeks, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he was dealt before the start of the spring.
January 13, 2008
The Reds have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Athletics about pitcher Joe Blanton, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The price for Blanton will be a top prospect and it is not considered likely the Reds will be willing to part with one at this time.