Joe Blanton

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com hears that Joe Blanton’s deal with the Angels is for two years and $15 million.

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register says the deal also includes a team option for a third season. Previous reports said that the pact was only for one year, but apparently that’s not the case. Blanton posted a 4.71 ERA in 2012 for the Phillies and Dodgers, which was his lowest mark in three years. It’s possible that the Angels could still be in the hunt for another starter even after acquiring Blanton and Tommy Hanson.

According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Angels are closing to signing Joe Blanton to a one-year deal.

Financial terms aren’t available at this time. Blanton has put up nice peripherals over the last four seasons, but he hasn’t had an ERA lower than 4.71 in the last three campaigns. MLB.com’s Alden Gonzalez hears that bringing in Blanton doesn’t necessarily mean that the Halos are done shopping for starting pitching. They’re considered unlikely to re-sign Zack Greinke.

ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports that the Joe Blanton is is one of the free agents high on the Twins’ list.

The Twins also plan to look at those who were recently non-tendered like Mike Pelfrey and John Lannan. Blanton posted a 4.71 and 166/34 K/BB ratio over 191 innings this past season between the Phillies and Dodgers.

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox have “checked in on” Joe Blanton.

Blanton surely wouldn’t be the Sox’ primary acquisition as they look to beef up their pitching staff, but he’s apparently one of the secondary options they’re considering. The veteran right-hander posted a 4.71 ERA and 166/34 K/BB ratio over 191 innings for the Phillies and Dodgers this season.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Joe Blanton would start a potential tiebreaker with the Cardinals Thursday.

The Dodgers need to win their final two games and have the Cards lose their last two in order to force a game Thursday, which would be played in Los Angeles. Blanton has posted a 4.99 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 10 starts for the Dodgers.

Joe Blanton scattered seven hits across six scoreless innings in Saturday’s 3-0 win over the Rockies.

Blanton struck out six and walked none in improving to 10-13, and 2-4 in 10 starts as a Dodger. Blanton is likely done for the season, but with the Dodgers still within striking distance of the second Wild Card, it’s possible he’ll be called on in relief Tuesday or Wednesday. If Blanton’s thrown his final pitch of 2012, he’ll finish the owner of a 4.71 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 166/34 K/BB ratio through 191 innings. He’s headed for free agency.

Joe Blanton pitched well in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday, allowing one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Blanton punched out six while issuing only one walk on the night. The only mark against him came on a fifth-inning RBI single from opposing starter Bronson Arroyo. The veteran right-hander will carry a 9-13 record and 4.86 ERA into Thursday’s outing against the padres in San Diego.

Joe Blanton pitched pretty well in a no-decision Monday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings in a 4-3 extra innings win over the Padres.

Blanton struck out six and settled in quite well after Chase Headley took him deep in the first inning. It’s his second straight quality start for the Dodgers and third overall, though he was roughed up his other three times out. He’ll face the Giants this weekend.

Joe Blanton allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings Wednesday in a victory over the Rockies.

Blanton allowed just one run through seven before giving up singles to two of the three batters he faced in the eighth. The Rockies went on to score seven runs in the inning before the Dodgers held on to win 10-8. It was Blanton’s first victory in five starts as a Dodger. He likely would have been bounced from the rotation this week if not for Chad Billingsley’s injury.