Sox May Pursue Joe Blanton

Thus sayeth the Bleacher creatures.

The numbers are ... well, not terrible, but not inspiring. He's 31, and coming off his worst year since his rookie year, though it looks like an injury-shortened season.

They also reportedly has a deal back in December 2010, which never occurred. So either: a) the Sox see something that has held their interest, or b) the Sox are a little more desperate now.

But hey, he's a Philly. They do something right with pitchers down there. He's probably worth a gamble.