D-Backs sign infielder Blum to a two-year deal

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have agreed to terms with infielder Geoff Blum on a two-year contract, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. Blum, 37, hit .267 (54-for-202) with 22 runs scored, 10 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs and 22 RBI in 93 games for the Houston Astros last season. As a pinch-hitter, he hit .333 (14-for-42), which tied for fourth in the National League along with his 11 pinch-hit RBI. His 14 pinch-hits were tied for seventh in the league despite accumulating just 42 pinch-hit at-bats. He compiled a .974 fielding percentage after appearing in 53 games (42 starts) between all four infield positions. “The signing of Geoff Blum is the first step in identifying how we can improve Kirk Gibson’s options off the bench next season,” Towers said. “Geoff is a veteran that can play nearly every position on the field while also having the experience of contributing ...