Washington Nationals Ink Joe Blanton
- Updated: March 2, 2017
According to Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post, the Washington Nationals have signed Dodgers pitcher Joe Blanton to a one-year deal.
The Nationals have signed Joe Blanton to a one-year deal, per source. He’s in town today, presumably for his physical.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgeccastillo) February 28, 2017
Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times shared his thoughts on the news.
Big Joe Blanton feels like a preposterous bargain at $4 million, given some of the other contracts doled out on the relief market this year.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) February 28, 2017
Bob Nightengale of USAToday confirmed the news.
The #Nats thrilled by signing.of Joe Blanton to one year $4M contract as @jorgeccastillo 1st reported, on the heels of Wieters signing
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 28, 2017
Blanton is a former first round pick of the Oakland Athletics back in the 2002 MLB Draft. He has spent time with the A’s, Philadelphia Phillies, Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates throughout his career.
Last year with the Dodgers Blanton posted a 7-2 record with a 2.48 ERA. As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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