The Joe Blanton deal was a no-brainer for the Phillies. They didn’t give up their top prospects, and they got back a pitcher who is locked up through next season and has had some success over the last few years.
Yes, he’s struggled this year, but he’s certainly an upgrade over Adam Eaton. With the A’s, he was 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA. In six starts with the Phillies, he’s 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA. Not overly impressive, but serviceable.
The bottom line is that other than Sabathia and Harden, the remaining SPs out there were not worth trading for. Bedard wound up getting hurt, and Burnett was taken off the block.
They could have used another lefty out of the 'pen, but the price tags were ridiculous for guys that may pitch to one batter every other game. As it turns out, the Phillies got former Cubs lefty Scott Eyre off waivers, and he’ll be filling that role.
Another bat off the bench was also mentioned, especially so they can release So Taguchi, but so far nothing has materialized. I fully expect the Phils to get someone in the next nine days.
Overall, I really don’t think the Phillies could have done much more at the deadline.
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