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ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 28: Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 28, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Joe Blanton Trade: Dodgers Acquire Starting Pitcher From Phillies

Contributors: Eric Stephen and Danny Kelly

Blanton was 8-9 with a 4.59 ERA for the Phillies, with the best walk rate and strikeout-to-walk ratio in the National League.

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Aug 3, 2012, 2:06pm PDT

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August 3, 2012
Joe Blanton Trade: Expected To Join Dodgers Saturday

By Eric Stephen@ericstephen

The Los Angeles Dodgers added some much needed depth to their starting rotation on Friday with the acquisition of Joe Blanton from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later. He is expected to arrive in Los Angeles Saturday.
August 3, 2012
Dodgers' Ted Lilly Scratched From Rehab Start

By Eric Stephen@ericstephen

It's a good thing the Dodgers traded for starting pitcher Joe Blanton on Friday, because it looks like Ted Lilly won't be returning anytime soon. Lilly was scratched from his scheduled rehab start on Friday with Class A, with left shoulder pain.
August 3, 2012
Joe Blanton Trade: Dodgers Ownership Continues To Add Salary

By Eric Stephen@ericstephen

There was a need, however small, and they were able to add Joe Blanton on Friday in a trade from the Philadelphia Phillies. The major cost for the Dodgers will likely be money, something the new ownership group has had no problem in spending.
August 3, 2012
Joe Blanton Acquired By Dodgers

By Danny Kelly

The Dodgers have acquired pitcher Joe Blanton from the Phillies in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.