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Joe Blanton Was Claimed Off Waivers, Traded to Dodgers
By Kyle Scott
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Joe Blanton was claimed off waivers and traded to the Dodgers in exchange for a player-to-be-named-later or cash.
This doesn't come as a surprise. Blanton was going to be a free agent at the end of the year. Earlier in the week, the Phillies couldn't reach a deal with the Orioles to send Blanton to Baltimore– they reportedly didn't want to pay a portion of his remaining contract.
Blanton was scheduled to pitch tonight. Kyle Kendrick will take his place.
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Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.