Phillies: Ten trades that have molded the last decade

July 17, 2008

Blanton, who was seemingly the forgotten fifth starter on a team overrun with aces, was one of the most consistent impact performers throughout the Phillies’ years of success. He will always be remembered for his grand slam in game four of the 2008 World Series coupled with his gutsy playoff performances throughout the Phillies’ runs. The epitome of underrated and undervalued, Blanton will always be a favorite in Philadelphia.

The Phillies gave up Outman, who has been mediocre with a 4.43 ERA in six years in the majors, but has been a Minor Leaguer for the past three seasons. Cardenas only recorded one season in the MLB in 2012. Matt Spencer has been in the minors for the entirety of his career. With the meager prospects the Phillies gave up for a pitcher like Blanton to lock up thier rotation for half a decade made this one of Amaro’s most productive moves.