Reds Hot After Blanton

[Outshined_One]

I wonder if Darren has been fitted for his uniform yet?

 

Thank God we were never subjected to Darren in the dugout. Dusty would only drag him out for press conferences when the press was circling his rotting corpse.

 

Oh yeah, and one more for good measure:

 

"You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate. "

[rchap24]

werent we semi after him for a while?

[Outshined_One]

werent we semi after him for a while?

 

There were a few rumors, but they never amounted to anything.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

The Dodgers also have interest in Blanton.

 

Link.

 

Oakland's asking price for pitcher Joe Blanton is steep. From the Dodgers, the A's want Andre Ethier, Andy LaRoche and a prospect.

 

The chances of the Reds getting him for any less than Votto + one of Bailey or Cuetto are slim.

 

It appears the A's know they may have the last available decent starter for trade. Blanton's contract isn't bad, so the A's don't have to trade him. It looks like Beane is only letting him go if he can reload with some nice young players.

[SouthSideRyan]

I'm probably late on the topic. But Dusty chose to face Mike Lowell instead of Lenny Harris in a tie game. I really don't know what else needs to be said about the man.

[SouthSideRyan]

Norris Hopper will be in CF. Freel will be at 3B.

[Derwood]

Derrek Lee

 

2005

 

Fewest RBI in history for someone with 99 XBH

 

why?

 

Patterson/Neifi batting 1/2 ahead of him

[killthegoat06]

Derrek Lee

 

2005

 

Fewest RBI in history for someone with 99 XBH

 

why?

 

Patterson/Neifi batting 1/2 ahead of him

Wow I completely forgot about Dusty batting Neifi 2nd...

[David]

I'm probably late on the topic. But Dusty chose to face Mike Lowell instead of Lenny Harris in a tie game. I really don't know what else needs to be said about the man.

 

 

In a tie game in extra innings in the National League Championship series, no less.

[David]

Derrek Lee

 

2005

 

Fewest RBI in history for someone with 99 XBH

 

why?

 

Patterson/Neifi batting 1/2 ahead of him

Wow I completely forgot about Dusty batting Neifi 2nd...

 

Do you remember him hitting Rey RNez at the top?

[Post Count Padder]

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Red Sox are among the teams interested in Joe Blanton.

 

The Dodgers and Reds have also been linked to Blanton, but the A's demands are said to be extremely high and a midseason deal might be more likely. The A's are also reportedly shopping Alan Embree, who could be of interest to contending teams as a situational left-hander.

Source: FOXSports.com

[cheapseats]

I think Bruce will start in CF, though.

 

"Book it."

 

It's been about 40 hours since you made this statement. Do you still believe it? :D

[reds44]

Norris Hopper will be in CF. Freel will be at 3B.

Now THAT would piss me off. They way Narron jerked Edwin around was crazy.

[Post Count Padder]

SI's Jon Heyman believes the Reds are the favorites to land Joe Blanton from Oakland.

 

Heyman doesn't think the Dodgers, Red Sox or Yankees are serious about making bids for the 27-year-old right-hander. It's assumed the A's want either Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto and more from Cincinnati for Blanton. Adding Joey Votto with either pitcher would be too high of a price to pay.

Source: SI.com

[RedFlash]

SI's Jon Heyman believes the Reds are the favorites to land Joe Blanton from Oakland.

 

Heyman doesn't think the Dodgers, Red Sox or Yankees are serious about making bids for the 27-year-old right-hander. It's assumed the A's want either Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto and more from Cincinnati for Blanton. Adding Joey Votto with either pitcher would be too high of a price to pay.

Source: SI.com

 

Heyman is partially correct. Adding Votto with either pitcher would "be too high of price to pay, that part is correct, but starting off a package with bailey or cuerto, is an insanely high price to pay for a AL Version of Jaso Marquis.

[Post Count Padder]

SI's Jon Heyman believes the Reds are the favorites to land Joe Blanton from Oakland.

 

Heyman doesn't think the Dodgers, Red Sox or Yankees are serious about making bids for the 27-year-old right-hander. It's assumed the A's want either Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto and more from Cincinnati for Blanton. Adding Joey Votto with either pitcher would be too high of a price to pay.

Source: SI.com

 

Heyman is partially correct. Adding Votto with either pitcher would "be too high of price to pay, that part is correct, but starting off a package with bailey or cuerto, is an insanely high price to pay for a AL Version of Jaso Marquis.

Blanton is better than Marquis. But yeah, that would still be paying too much.

[Rusch33]

SI's Jon Heyman believes the Reds are the favorites to land Joe Blanton from Oakland.

 

Heyman doesn't think the Dodgers, Red Sox or Yankees are serious about making bids for the 27-year-old right-hander. It's assumed the A's want either Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto and more from Cincinnati for Blanton. Adding Joey Votto with either pitcher would be too high of a price to pay.

Source: SI.com

 

Heyman is partially correct. Adding Votto with either pitcher would "be too high of price to pay, that part is correct, but starting off a package with bailey or cuerto, is an insanely high price to pay for a AL Version of Jaso Marquis.

Blanton is better than Marquis. But yeah, that would still be paying too much.

 

Until Dusty runs Blanton into the ground..

[Post Count Padder]

SI's Jon Heyman believes the Reds are the favorites to land Joe Blanton from Oakland.

 

Heyman doesn't think the Dodgers, Red Sox or Yankees are serious about making bids for the 27-year-old right-hander. It's assumed the A's want either Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto and more from Cincinnati for Blanton. Adding Joey Votto with either pitcher would be too high of a price to pay.

Source: SI.com

 

Heyman is partially correct. Adding Votto with either pitcher would "be too high of price to pay, that part is correct, but starting off a package with bailey or cuerto, is an insanely high price to pay for a AL Version of Jaso Marquis.

Blanton is better than Marquis. But yeah, that would still be paying too much.

 

Until Dusty runs Blanton into the ground..

Right after he runs Harang into the ground.

[illiniguy]

I'm probably late on the topic. But Dusty chose to face Mike Lowell instead of Lenny Harris in a tie game. I really don't know what else needs to be said about the man.

 

 

In a tie game in extra innings in the National League Championship series, no less.

Fools, one of those guys is the all time pinch hit king.