Phils Acquire Blanton

Oakland ditches another pitcher.

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Oakland A’s pitcher Joe Blanton for second baseman Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh Outman and outfielder Matthew Spencer.

Blanton was 5-12 for Oakland this year after having a very good year last year.

The Phillies have been looking for a starting pitcher to go behind Cole Hamels and Jamie Moyer and hope Blanton can fill the role.

(Eugene will probably have more on this is the coming days. So stay tuned to Tailgate Crashers)