Joe Blanton belongs in Albuquerque

Google,

Did you get that subject line?  I sure hope you did, because I know it's on the mind of LA baseball fans.  Just to make sure, I'll say it again.

Joe Blanton belongs in Albuquerque.

In the Dodgers wheelin' and dealin' to help "position the team for the postseason," we received Joe Blanton from the Phillies because (it was guessed) they no longer wanted him.  It wasn't his record that worried me (Nathan Eovaldi, now with Miami, was particularly unlucky in his starts), it was the over 4 ERA. 

Since coming to the Dodgers?  Well, it's in every recap of last night's game, but it doesn't hurt to write it here, too:


GS: 4
W-L: 0-3
ERA: 7.71

Sorry, I thought you were someone who wanted to help the team.  As with last year, the Dodge found minor leaguers to stop the bleeding in the rotation.  They had that this season with Stephen Fife.  Here's his numbers:

GS: 3
W-L: 0-1
ERA: 2.16

Nearly the same sample size, and again: I'm more concerned with the ERA.  Pitchers can only do so much in creating a win.  If the bats aren't there and they lose 1-0, it's not their fault.  But when you can't even last 5 innings without giving up 4+ runs, you need time for seasoning...IN THE MINOR LEAGUES.  And Joe, I want the team to win.  To ensure this, go online and get three tickets (Ronald Belisario and Juan Uribe can sit next to you) and enjoy your time in Isotopeland!  We'll be in touch.