Blanton Will Start Game 4

Instead of Cliff Lee going on short rest, Charlie Manuel has decided to go with former Athletic Joe Blanton in game four. Blanton was 12-8 with a 4.05 ERA this season for Philly.

If the Yankees start CC Sabathia in game four you have to give a huge edge to the Yankees in that matchup. While Blanton has had some success in the postseason, going 2-0 with a 3.45 ERA in 7 games, in his career against the Yankees he's 0-3 with an 8.18 ERA in four starts. In 22 innings against the Yanks he's allowed 20 ER on 22 hits, walked 12 and struck out 10.