BLAKE DEWITT RUMORS & GOSSIP

Current (Russ Mitchell) & Former (Blake DeWitt) Dodgers Designated For Assignment

After the surprise signing of Todd Coffey, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a decision to make in regards to the 40-man roster, and Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers decided to designate Russ Mitchell for assignment. —– In other news, Blake DeWitt was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs, and while he hardly set
Via ChadMoriyama.com  |  4 days ago

Cubs DFA Blake DeWitt, Claim Adrian Cardenas From A’s

A bit of surprising news coming off of the North Side today, as the Cubs did even more retooling of their roster, with these moves relating specifically to the infield. With speculation that he could be traded or released, it came as no surprise when the Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday. DeWitt was tendered a contract by the Cubs earlier this offseason...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago

The Curious Case of Cardenas

The Cubs claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers today from the Oakland A's, where he was outrighted to make room for Johnny Gomes. To make room on the 40-man, the Cubs DFA'd Blake DeWitt. Before we get to Cardenas, if I'm reading this correctly, the Cubs most likely cost themselves up to $1.1M? I believe they're on the hook for DeWitt's salary, when they...
Via Cub Reporter  |  5 days ago

Cubs DFA DeWitt, claim Cardenas

The Chicago Cubs essentially swapped out utilitymen today by claiming former Oakland Athletics minor leaguer Adrian Cardenas, and designating Blake DeWitt for assignment. DeWitt was actually a former top Dodgers prospect, OPSing .728 in his rookie year of 2008 while starting at third base. He spent most of 2009 in AAA, and in 31 games as a bench player in the majors, he OPSed just...
Via The Outside Corner  |  5 days ago

Cubs designate DeWitt for assigmnent

The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday.
Via Miami Herald  |  5 days ago

Blake DeWitt: From Spring Training goat to Game 2 Hero

Spring Training 2011 was coming to a close and Blake DeWitt was nowhere to be found in talks about the Chicago Cubs future. After a disastrous showing at the plate all spring, the 25-year-old was an afterthought heading into the season. The Cubs had already announced rookie Darwin Barney would platoon at second base with [...]
Via Ivy Report  |  April 02, 2011

Blake DeWitt Could Be Heading To The Minors

When Rafael Furcal returns, we could very well see Blake DeWitt sent down to AAA, instead of the obvious choice of Nick Green. Don't believe me? Here are Joe Torre's words, which obviously carry a lot of weight:"Got Green, who came up, or DeWitt, who has an option," Torre said. "DeWitt's done ... well, no question, just a matter of what road do you want...
Via Plaschke, Thy Sweater Is Argyle  |  May 22, 2010

DeWitt And Haeger Earn Starting Spots

The Dodgers recently announced that Blake DeWitt has won the competition for the second base job and Charlie Haeger has secured the fifth spot in the rotation. Joe Torre had some comments on both players. "Blake DeWitt is our second baseman," Torre said. "Over the long haul, DeWitt needs to play everyday. "[Ronnie] Belliard and [Jamey] Carroll can play...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone  |  April 01, 2010

Dodgers Promote Hu And DeWitt

Yup.The Dodgers made two additional callups on Sunday, promoting infielders Blake DeWitt and Chin-lung Hu from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone  |  September 14, 2009

A Tale of Two DeWitts

Blake DeWitt - Pinch hit home run vs the Mets. First longball and RBI of 2009. Joyce DeWitt - Arrested for DUI
Via Sons of Steve Garvey  |  July 07, 2009
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