Oakland Athletics Find Quality Depth in Starter Joe Blanton
The Oakland Athletics announced on Monday that they signed former Angels pitcher Joe Blanton to a minor league deal, assigning him to Triple-A Sacramento. For Blanton, who was originally drafted by the Athletics, the signing results in a homecoming as well as an opportunity to bounce back from a forgettable year with the Angels. But it's also a quality addition on the part of Billy Beane and the A's.
The @Athletics have signed Joe Blanton to a minor league deal. He will join the River Cats...
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