The Red Sox made a deal for Joe Blanton this morning
Blanton went 9-6 with a 4.82 ERA and 134 Ks, he's under contract until 2012 and makes about 8 million dollars a year. I don't get the deal because Blanton wasn't that great in the American League.
deal doesn't make sense to me
More details later.
***BMack's Take***
I am a Blanton fan, so obviously I like this. Also, I think it is a smart move for the Sox. Every year we use at least 6 pitchers. I know, I know we have Wake, but does anyone really want him starting anymore? No, me either.
So, if Beckett, Lackey, or Dice-K get hurt, or suck the will have a backup plan. Another theory could be that there are more moves on the horizon. What I am about to say here has nothing behind it other then rumors from earlier in the offseason. These are crazy ideas, but in an offseason where anything seems possible why not kick these aroung.
WHAT IF...
The Sox sent Dice-K to the Mets for Beltran. Then turned around and sent Ellsbury, and prospects to Arizona for Upton?
So, Blanton is now the #5, the Sox then have Upton, Beltran, and Crawford in their outfield.
Another theory that DP just texted me was maybe this could be part of a large move to try to pry Felix Hernandez away from Seattle.
Listen, all of this is crazy, but even if they are keeping Blanton I like it because it gives them more pitching depth, and we have all seen how important that can be. The only reason to not like this deal is because Blanton is making like $6 million next year, and that's a lot for a 6th starter, but then again I'm not paying him, so what the fuck do I care?
Oh, and for all you conspiracy theorist out there you'll love this...
There is a rumor that the Sox told the Phillies that if they signed Cliff Lee the Sox would turn around and help them out by taking Blanton and his $6 million off their hands.
Also, it should be noted this deal is not done, and could all be rumors.
***UPDATE***
"No agreement has been finalized, reports WEEI's Rob Bradford. A deal is unlikely, tweets ESPN's Gordon Edes (MLBTradeRumors)."
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