NorthJersey.com 3 weeks ago

Phillies to start Blanton in Game 4

PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Charlie Manuel said today he will go with Blanton against the Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest. Full Article at NorthJersey.com

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  1. I don’t think he’s ready for it on three days’ rest ... I think you’re taking a chance on really pushing him.
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: NorthJersey.com 3 weeks ago
  2. I think Blanton fits for us because I think we want to keep Happ right now in the bullpen, especially kind of in the middle where he could do some innings ... And also, Joe pitched last year in the World Series, and he’s got a little bit more experience.
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: NorthJersey.com 3 weeks ago
  3. That's really pushing him because he's never did it before
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times 3 weeks ago
  4. There's some guys that have had some flu symptoms or had the flu, but I don't know - I don't know how we're going to deal with that
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: Philadelphia Daily News 3 weeks ago
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