While he was the big trade deadline acquisition in 2008 during the run - up to the World Series victory , he 's never been a frontline guy .
Blanton 's been dependable for the Phillies .
While Blanton was the big trade deadline acquisition in 2008 during the run - up to the World Series victory , Blanton 's never been a frontline guy .
Blanton 's been dependable for the Phillies .