Dodgers add Blanton in deal with Phillies

JustinVerlander35 · Aug 3, 2012

The Dodgers tried to acquire Joe Blanton during talks with the Phillies that led to the Tuesday trade of outfielder Shane Victorino. They finally succeeded Friday, after the Dodgers had put in waiver claims for Phillies ace Cliff Lee and Blanton.

The Dodgers were prepared to take both starters without flinching at the nearly $100 million owed to Lee. But when the Phillies asked for a king's ransom in young (and not-so-young) talent in return, the Dodgers settled for Blanton. The Phillies in return will select one Minor League player from a short list of candidates.

By putting in a claim for Lee, the Dodgers' new owners were prepared to absorb the $25 million annual salary after already shelling out $85 million for an Andre Ethier extension, $42 million for Cuban free agent Yasiel Puig, $38 million in commitment to Hanley Ramirez and about $8.5 million in wages for Victorino, Blanton and relievers Brandon League and Randy Choate.
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