Major league sources are saying that the Athletics are shopping Joe Blanton. There is reportedly 4 teams interested: Mariners, Mets, Royals, and the Cubs. Such a trade for Blanton would probably not require a lot of prospects. The Cubs have been looking to acquire an AL pitcher so that's why the Cubs want him. Blanton would be a good pickup, maybe minimal risk (Billy Beane), and could land the 4th or 5th starters role because of the nconsitence of Sean Marshall and Jason Marquis, not to mention I wouldn't trust Ryan Dempster trying to start again. I like this deal if we don't have to give up a lot.
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