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Joe Blanton Might be on His Way to Boston, Who Cares?
By Kyle Scott
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What did they say about a town of beans?
Jon Heyman (@SI_JonHeyman), the writer who was all over the Lee story, reports that the Phillies are working on a deal that would send Joe Blanton to Boston.
Blanton will make $8.5 million each of the next two years, and the Phillies would love to get that $$$ off the books now that they are paying Cliff Lee $120 million.
So, it looks like Kyle Kendrick or Vance Worley for that fifth spot in the rotation. At this rate, we could just concede every fifth day and still be the best team in the league.
UPDATE: Gorden Edes of ESPN Boston reports that there is no deal in place yet.
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.