Joe Blanton Quotes

We were 15 games under .500, and Barry always remained positive. We started bad, and he never gave up. He kept pushing us. He's 27 now, with six years in the big leagues and a Cy Young Award. We didn't want to lose a great teammate.

- Joe Blanton

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It's one of those where the other pitcher is getting a lot of attention, but I'm not facing him. I'm pitching against their lineup. He doesn't have anything to do with the way I approach the game. - Joe Blanton

He looks like he's getting locked in. The whole team benefits from him being in the lineup. He looks like he's ready to go. - Joe Blanton

[A loss by the Angels later Thursday night moved the A's into a tie for the American League West, the 10th time the teams have ended the day tied for first since Aug.6.] I want a win anytime... It's just big getting the first game in a place like this. Hopefully, it will get ou. - Joe Blanton