MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Destinations For Philadelphia Phillies’ Joe Blanton
January 26, 2011 by Donald Wood
Filed under Fan News
This offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies made a big move in acquiring former Cy Young award winner Cliff Lee.
The team also lost a key component to their success over the last four seasons in outfielder Jayson Werth.
The Phillies will be pushing for offense this season so another deal or two may be rounding into shape before the season starts.
For Philadelphia, there are still questions about who will hit in the fifth spot, how the team will replace the production of Werth and who will be the fifth starter.
Kyle Kendrick signed a tender to avoid arbitration with the Phillies so I imagine he will be the team’s fifth starter.
That leaves pitcher Joe Blanton on the bubble and in the middle of several trade rumors.
The following list is of 10 possible locations for the veteran right-hander.
Enjoy!