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Blanton to be examined by team doc tomorrow

POSTED: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 3:39 PM

David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer

The Phillies received another piece of bad news today, as righthander Joe Blanton pulled up short during his bullpen session with an injured abdominal muscle.

Blanton, who allowed 11 runs in his most recent outing, was scheduled to pitch again on Saturday in an exhibition against the Pirates. His first scheduled start is April 8, a week from tomorrow.

General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said that Blanton will see team doctor Michael Ciccotti tomorrow.

"We'll know tomorrow," Amaro said about the severity of the injury.

Catcher Carlos Ruiz missed today's game after getting hit on the elbow by a pitch on Monday. But Amaro said Ruiz could have played. The team was simply being cautious.

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Comments (48)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:53 PM, 03/31/2010

Joe Blanton has abdominal muscles?!

— 1980

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:55 PM, 03/31/2010

Looks like KK will start the season in the rotation after all. Good thing everybody complained about Moyer getting the 5th spot.

— therev

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:58 PM, 03/31/2010

We're screwed. Lidge, Blanton, Ruiz are surely done for the season. Is Pedro still available????

— HokieMon

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:01 PM, 03/31/2010

Blanton needs a bigger belt to keep in all those abdominal muscles.

— Jake711

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:02 PM, 03/31/2010

Doesnt matter the Phillies arent winning the WS this year anyway.....

— DonovanistheEaglesallTimeGreatestPlayer

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:03 PM, 03/31/2010

sounds like Special K might not go straight to the pen afterall. did i read that right, 11 runs?

— stikolaboloni

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:12 PM, 03/31/2010

HokieMon- your screwed cause you need to buy a clue

— jamarder

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:13 PM, 03/31/2010

when did he give up 11 runs?

— Rattyb

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:15 PM, 03/31/2010

Donovanis is on crack...screen name alone makes you an idiot let alone your even dumber worthless comment...go root for your no SB winning team...at least these Phillies have won the ultimate prize unlike your pathetic birds...go make yourself a mock draft loser!

— tralala