Debate the NL East with Jayson Stark!
...tied for the lead, for the last 51 days in a row. They just traded for Joe Blanton, who should be a massive upgrade on Adam Eaton. And they're getting Brett Myers back...
Chat | July 21, 2008
A's rebuilding starts with Holliday
...coming. So as Beane began rebuilding the Athletics and traded valued veteran commodities like Dan Haren, Joe Blanton and Nick Swisher, he stored away capital for when he could see the light at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008Phillies may need a replacement for Burrell
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Phillies have the means to win the NL East for the third straight season.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Valentine on Seattle's list of managerial candidates
...Kent, writes T.J. Simers. • Ruben Amaro met with the agent for Ryan Howard and Joe Blanton. • Pat Gillick is willing to listen to offers. • The Jays have some free-agent...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2008
Phillies promote Amaro, 43, to GM with three-year deal
Associated PressRuben Amaro Jr. has signed a three-year contract to become general manager of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008A's need to beef up their lineup
Larry Stone, Special to ESPN.comThe A's fell apart in the second half of the season more so because of bad hitting rather than bad pitching.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008The Contenders
Buster OlneyNo more talk. No more books about the formula for success. No more reliance on OBP. No more disdain for defense. This time, the A's can do the little things to go the distance. This time, they're money
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Fit to be tied -- again
Some notes on the Rays' game-tying rally in the seventh: Before Ryan Madson gave up that home run to Rocco Baldelli, he hadn't allowed ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2008Philadelphia finally gets another title
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comPhiladelphia had spent the past 25 years watching other cities celebrate titles … until the Phillies dismissed the Rays in five games to win the franchise's second World Series title, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Game 5 of the World Series sums up reality
As Citizens Bank Park turned into a site better suited for bass fishing than baseball Monday night, there was time to think about all those things I'd...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2008
10/27: Game 4 recap
...discuss the Phillies taking the lead in the World Series. We hear from Ryan Howard and Joe Blanton
Audio PodCast | October 27, 2008Capping Blanton's hat smudge
...everyone wanted to talk about during my Game 4 chat was that big ugly smudge on Joe Blanton's hat. Don't worry: MLB is on top of it. They promise … PHILADELPHIA -- Joe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2008
Rays playing out of character
...this World Series. But the Phillies have a number of great players, and Jamie Moyer and Joe Blanton, the Nos. 3 and 4 starters, have executed exceptionally in their starts. It's not as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2008
Game staying in Philly, no matter what
11:32 p.m. ET More from Selig, who says there is no chance this game will be picked up in Tampa. It will be resumed in Philly. "We'll stay here ev...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2008This and That
Dick Vitale, ESPN.comFlorida and Georgia put on offensive fireworks.
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