Times may be tough for the veteran 3rd baseman, but a rockin' beard and a bit of determination could put Casey on track for a rebound season. Well... If only it took a few kind words in an opening of an article to give Casey what he needed. For a moment I'm sure you were thinking "Ohhh a positive spin, do tell!" Well, I'm a realist and when it comes to Casey Blake, this is as real as it gets.Don't get me wrong, I actually really like Blake. He is a wise player, he is the type of player that I think can eventually coach give his game knowledge and general manner on the field. That, and he's got a (excuse my French) pair of balls. Statistically we can see that he is a lifetime medicore hitter, with steady but minimal offensive production, slowly losing steps at 3rd where he was never the best fielder, yet he hustles and seems to dazzle when you least expect it. Blake is a tough player, hes a guy who's attitude you want, who's is respect is earned ...
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