The Phillies Trade for Blanton shows more about the "Win/Loss" stat for a pitcher than anyone in modern history. Blanton was 4-0 last year with the Phillies, but on my fantasy team, provided me a total of bupkis in terms of weekly points. Other than the dominant performance in the playoffs - aided by something on his cap - he has been nothing more than extremely lucky to have his "winning streak" in tact up to this point for the Phils.
Take for instance today's performance.
4 Innings 9 Hits 7 EARNED RUNS!
Trailing 7-3, his team goes down 10 - 3, only to see them score 8 in the bottom of the 7th to take an 11-10 lead, therefore closing the book on Blanton leaving his winning streak in tact.
Don't get me wrong, it saved my team -20 points for the loss, but can I really have him in there on a weekly basis without him being a negative points pitcher?!?!?!?!
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The Phillies may love Blanton but that hate Adam Eaton. Booing him at the ring ceremony is maybe the worst thing I have seen Philly fans do, and they have done a lot. I guess they feel they have step up their game because we already expect them to be jerks.
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