Joe Blanton RP FA Mon 3/31/14 2:56 PM
Joe Blanton
RP FA
Athletics signed RHP Joe Blanton to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Sacramento.
Blanton, a first-round pick of the A's in 2002, was released by the Angels at the end of spring camp after allowing 22 hits and 16 earned runs in 20 1/3 innings. He's doubtful to make a positive impact for Oakland.