"I got to know them a bit in college and summer ball," Blandino said. "They're great guys. It makes me happy to see them do well and it also gives me a little boost of confidence because I know I can play with them. Seeing them do pretty impressive things at the Major League level gives me a little boost of confidence to get there, hopefully in the next year or two. It's exciting for me and for them, both."
To that end, Blandino is getting extra work in with the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League.