Joe Blanton, RHP - Los Angeles Angels

Birthdate: 12/11/80
Drafted: 1st Round (24th Pick) - 2002 (OAK)
College: University of Kentucky
Acquired: Free Agent - December 2012
2013 Salary: $6,500,000
Service Time: 8.016 (pre-2013)
Contract: 2 years, $15M (2013-2014), plus 2015 club option
Major League Debut: 9/21/2004
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-3
Weight: 244

Latest Player Updates
 LAA 
12/05/12 - agreed to two-year deal

 LAD 
08/03/12 - acquired from Phillies

 PHI 
09/06/11 - activated from 60-Day DL
08/17/11 - transferred to 60-Day DL
05/23/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 16th (elbow soreness)
05/09/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/28/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to April 24th (right elbow impingement)

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MLB Awards and Honors
2008 World Series Championship (PHI)