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Report: Joe Blanton attempting comeback

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Retired pitcher Joe Blanton will reportedly hold an open workout next month in hopes of securing a job with a major league team.

Blanton, who retired last April after making two starts for the Oakland Athletics' Triple-A affiliate, will reportedly throw a bullpen session Feb. 4 in the Nashville area, according to Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors.

The 34-year-old last appeared on an active major league roster in 2013 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels, struggling to a 6.04 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 20 starts. He was released by the Angels the following spring.

Blanton pitched for four teams during his 10-year career, most notably as a member of the Athletics where he averaged 206 innings per year from 2005-2008.

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