Myers vs Blanton - Battle of the Past and Present Question Marks

So I was going to start this off ranting about Brett Myers being the only pitcher in baseball during the 2010 season to go 6 innings or more every start. EVERY START! Something neither of our Roys have done, nor our "innings-eater" promised back in 2008 (when he actually delivered somewhat). But Big Joe Blanton, Country Joe, Fat Joe, Jackass, however you would like to refer to him, has already allowed a runner in scoring position and it's not even 7:10 PM.

Blanton's ERA is almost 6! And that's after (I'm assuming) a few positive and productive and improved starts, since I know he was closer to 10 than 5 for quite awhile.

Ah...my scanning project has encountered technical resistance. But before I go, let's not fail to mention that Blanton now has men on 1st and 3rd, thanks to a single, stolen base and single. Joe Blanton should never pitch another 1st inning again. The crowd sounds like they are asleep or non-existent. I suppose if they were smart and knew Blanton was starting, they would do the usual Phillie Phan routine and show up in the 3rd/leave in the 6th. Perhaps Blanton is the perfect starting pitcher to match the average Phrontrunning Phils Phan. Hmmm. I sense a conspiracy.

1-0 Astros. 3 Batters. One Out. Game ERA: 27.00