Rumour: Yanks are scouting Blanton

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

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Yanks Scouting A’s Blanton

Posted by Phil Allard on March 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM
The San Francisco Chronicle Reported Today (tip of the hat to waswatching)that the Yanks are scouting the A’s Joe Blanton. If Billy Beane is truly attempting to rid Oakland of all its major league talent, who are the Yanks not to partake in the fire sale?

At first take, Blanton is unimpressive. He doesn’t strike people out, he does not have overwhelming stuff, he gives up a lot of hits, and he is not the kind of pitcher any batter fears.

He is also exactly what the Yanks need. Blanton is a professional innings eater. He is durable and can keep his team in the game while resting the pen. Because the Yanks have the kids on strict innings counts, and Mussina can no longer go long into games, it’s pretty important to have another starter who can pile up innings.

Last year in the A.L., Blanton was 2nd only to C.C. Sabathia in innings pitched.

Do you think he is a good acquisiton for the Yankees?

[JerseySoxFan19]

Do the Yankees have to acquire every decent player in baseball?

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

Do the Yankees have to acquire every decent player in baseball?

No. They don't have Becket and Matsuzaka (yet).

[JerseySoxFan19]

That's a relief. It seems as if all the other teams should cage their players in so they don't escape and get captured by the Yanks.

[Evangelion]

Do the Yankees have to acquire every decent player in baseball?

They miss out on many decent to great players, especially regarding pitching.

No, it's not. Blanton being sold by last year totals. Why don't you just check out Blanton's home and road splits and you'll understand why his record, ERA and such are not the whole truth to what type of pitcher Blanton would be. Blanton a fine pitcher, but what Beane would want for him, I would never give into such demands for a pitcher that's the numbers are inflated based on the park he's pitching in half of the season. Blanton not impressive and not worth what Beane would want for him. You should look at the robbery Beane tried to perform in Cincinnati for a mediocre pitcher like Blanton.

[Imgran]

Hughes, Tabata, Marquez.

[Old Sweater]

I read this article on NYYFans.com

Yanks Scouting A’s Blanton

Posted by Phil Allard on March 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM
The San Francisco Chronicle Reported Today (tip of the hat to was watching)that the Yanks are scouting the A’s Joe Blanton. If Billy Beane is truly attempting to rid Oakland of all its major league talent, who are the Yanks not to partake in the fire sale?

At first take, Blanton is unimpressive. He doesn’t strike people out, he does not have overwhelming stuff, he gives up a lot of hits, and he is not the kind of pitcher any batter fears.

He is also exactly what the Yanks need. Blanton is a professional innings eater. He is durable and can keep his team in the game while resting the pen. Because the Yanks have the kids on strict innings counts, and Mussina can no longer go long into games, it’s pretty important to have another starter who can pile up innings.

Last year in the A.L., Blanton was 2nd only to C.C. Sabathia in innings pitched.

Do you think he is a good acquisition for the Yankees?

Mussina has only averaged 6.7 IP for his career. I don't see why Mussina can't get close to his career average if he gets back to his old form this year. It is possible to have a bad year at 38 and have a better next year. A healthy 39 is better then a nicked up 38 like he was most of last year.

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It's to hard to say if Blanton would be a good pick up for the Yankees without knowing what players the Yankees would have to give up. I'm just glad that the Yankees don't have a GM like Billy Beane whose main concern is turning a profit for the owner. Feel sorry for the Oakland fans.

[Evangelion]

It's to hard to say if Blanton would be a good pick up for the Yankees without knowing what players the Yankees would have to give up.

He won't be a good pick up mainly for the fact what you'll give up for him. If the asking price for Blanton to Reds remains that high, you'll be giving up great young talent for a inning eating pitcher, who's home and road splits are not favorable.

Did you see what Oakland wanted for Blanton from the Reds? I believe Oakland would start by asking for Chamberlain, Hughes or Kennedy. If not of those three pitchers, then he would ask for another high ranked prospect. I forgot who exactly Oakland wanted from Cincinnati, but I believe he wanted Votto or Bruce along with other high ranking prospects for Blanton. Also, I believe Oakland wanted Homer Bailey.

[Imgran]

I seem to remember they wanted all 3 -- Bruce, Votto AND Bailey, but I could be mistaken.

Beane seems to be setting up a "Heck No!" pricetag on Blanton.

[Mariano_Rivera]

Do the Yankees have to acquire every decent player in baseball?

You are aware the Red Sox won the World Series last year, right?

[Mariano_Rivera]

Blanton is a solid player. He would be a very good acquisition that would solidify the rotation. However, Beane wants WAY to much for him.

[Dodgerfan1]

I seem to remember they wanted all 3 -- Bruce, Votto AND Bailey, but I could be mistaken.

Beane seems to be setting up a "Heck No!" pricetag on Blanton.

Beane is one of the best, if not the best, in the league at judging a player's true value to a team. Don't be surprised if someone does give him what he wants for Blanton. I see him pitch often here in the Bay Area and he is definitely not average. He is much better than that. I think you will all be the first to admit that pure numbers don't tell the entire story of a pitcher's worth.

I would say, however, that Beane has another track record, whether it's a coincidence or not. The big name pitchers he has either sold or traded away haven't exactly had the types of careers they were having with Oakland. Yes, Oakland is a pitchers' park, and that's a big part of the equation. Who knows? Just don't sell Blanton too short. He's not a superstar by any means, but he isn't 'average', either.

[stejay]

That would bea decent addition. And I think the Yanks have a good chance of landing him.

[Mattingly]

YB,

Is Joe Blanton supposed to be used as a starter or a reliever? After 230 IP, I'm not sure he would be used as a reliever.

So far, we have starting:

Andy Pettitte
Phil Hughes
Chien-Ming Wang
Mike Mussina

Were you suggesting him for a #5 pitcher? If, as suggested upthread, Billy Beane requires more than a bench or farm player who's not highly desired, I wouldn't go for this.

[mm7]

I read this article on NYYFans.com

Yanks Scouting A’s Blanton

Posted by Phil Allard on March 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM
The San Francisco Chronicle Reported Today (tip of the hat to waswatching)that the Yanks are scouting the A’s Joe Blanton. If Billy Beane is truly attempting to rid Oakland of all its major league talent, who are the Yanks not to partake in the fire sale?

At first take, Blanton is unimpressive. He doesn’t strike people out, he does not have overwhelming stuff, he gives up a lot of hits, and he is not the kind of pitcher any batter fears.

He is also exactly what the Yanks need. Blanton is a professional innings eater. He is durable and can keep his team in the game while resting the pen. Because the Yanks have the kids on strict innings counts, and Mussina can no longer go long into games, it’s pretty important to have another starter who can pile up innings.

Last year in the A.L., Blanton was 2nd only to C.C. Sabathia in innings pitched.

Do you think he is a good acquisiton for the Yankees?

no, Danny Haren was best of the bunch and Arizona already got him ..his facial hair would have to go of course, but that's not an issue for most players