The Cubs seem to think its pretty minor. So he will try & pitch threw it:) In the long-term these tend to not affect a pitcher much. But if your not carefull they can cause a 2 month stint on the DL. Beckett & Al Lieter where constantly on the DL in florida with reoccuring blisters.
Appears he has developed a blister, but he was pretty ineffective before it manifested. That moves Marquis or Lieber up to #3 starter. Can the Cubs really afford to trade young pitchers away for Brian Roberts?
luke, I can't see Vargas being a brewer past March. He doesn't fit unless the crew have a huge rash of injuries. I'd put Bush in the pen & use him for junk inngs or spot starts strictly.
Agree with rotoworld. It will be nice to reduce the workload on his arm for the season. Gives Parra a better chance to show if he's a major league quality pitcher. One other thing to remember is during the first month the Crew will not need a 5th starter much. Does make trading Vargas & Cappy harder thou.
Ok maybe I'm being a homer Blanton is moderately better than Dave Bush. Blanton's ERA numbers are mainly a product of pitching in Oakland. If the Reds added him it might net them a couple wins. If they give up even Votto it hurts them currently & especially in the future.
Don't give up top 100 talent for an inng eater. Blanton is a slightly better pitcher than Dave Bush talent wise. Of course this is the same GM who traded Kearns & Lopez for some middle relievers.