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           I've been seeing a lot of people posting on how frustrating it is that were trading away all these guys for prospects and so on and so forth. I have to admit myself when we got...

2008 has not been kind to A's pitcher Joe Blanton. After a sparkling 2007 which saw him post a 3.95 ERA, he currently stands at 4.81. Whereas rumors in the past suggested that Blanton may be on the...

If, as is indicated, Rich Harden comes off the Disabled list after making two rehab starts, and rejoins the team during the Rangers series (may 9th through 11th), the big question becomes; Who gets...

Now that I've got your attention with that scary headline, let me clarify. I believe nobody on this site makes any illusions about our "ace" actually being an ace.  I must say though, that for...

USA Today broke the news that Santana has been dealt for four prospects to the Mets--Carlos Gomez, Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra, and Kevin Mulvey. Not included in the deal is Mets number one prospect...

According to an A's source: he's expecting right-hander Blanton to not be traded. The source also expects Blanton to open the season as Oakland's ace, drawing the Opening Day assignment in Japan...

So as Nico has hinted at in an earlier post about Blanton and why it appears he has not held the value in the market as BB considers him to have.  But what should his value be in the market?  And...

According to Buster Olney, via mlbtraderumors, the Mets may be looking to deal for Blanton the following players: Carlos Gomez, Aaron Heilman, and Kevin Mulvey Selling short or stocking the farm?...

As per Buster Olney's ESPN insider blog today, the Mariners are stepping up efforts to obtain Blanton via trade. This is not shocking as Seattle has been rebuffed in their efforts to acquire pretty...