CASEY BLAKE RUMORS & GOSSIP
NL West Notes: Padres, Rockies, Wilson, Blake
Here are the latest rumors and notes on the division that featured the National League's two lowest-scoring offenses in 2011...
Jeff Moorad's purchase of the Padres hit an "unforeseen snag" and was not approved at today's MLB owners meetings, as Bob Nightengale of USA Today anticipated (Twitter link). Owners want more information on Moorad and some aren...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 12, 2012
Discuss
Ronald Belisario is back, Casey Blake is not
Well, Ronald Belisario is finally going to be back in the country after acquiring his work visa, allowing him to pitch for the Dodgers once again.However, he will first have to serve a 25-game suspension from Major League Baseball. From the L.A. Times' blog post:"The suspension falls under the "drug of abuse" standard rather than a "stimulant" standard, according to a person familiar...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Casey Blake Joins Rockies’ Crowd at Third
Casey Blake is reportedly joining the Rockies on a non-guaranteed, one-year deal worth up to $3 million. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like too much money — and the Rockies are a perpetual contender in a weak division — so blocking a cheaper prospect might not be of the utmost concern. It’s a small, short deal that fills a need.
What is notable about the move,...
Via Fangraphs
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Rockies sign 3B Blake to one-year pact
The Colorado Rockies signed free-agent third baseman Casey Blake to a one-year, $2 million contract.
The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending a physical.
The 38-year-old Blake was limited to only 63 games last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers because of injuries.
Blake is a .264 career hitter with 167 home runs and 616 RBIs.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Rockies Sign 3B Casey Blake
The Rockies appear to be stocking up on potential third basemen entering the 2012 season. Colorado has reportedly agreed to terms with 37 year old 3B/1B Casey Blake. Blake was a solid bat for the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers when he was healthy. His last full season was in 2010 when he hit .248/.320 with 28 doubles and 17 homeruns. While signing Blake isn’t going...
Via The Outside Corner
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Dodgers cut ties with Casey Blake, Jon Garland
The Dodgers today declined options on third baseman Casey Blake and right-handed pitcher Jon Garland, writes Ken Gurnick of Dodgers.com.Blake is coming off an injury-riddled season, batting just .252/.342/.371 with 4 home runs and 26 RBI. This likely spells the end of his Dodger career, as the 38-year-old will probably head back to the American League.He received a $1.25 million...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue
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October 04, 2011
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October 04, 2011
Blake To DL, Russ Mitchell Returns To LA
I hate to say it but I told you so. Casey Blake has apparently come down with a rather serious infection. Blake, who was placed on the disabled list with an infection of the olecranon bursa in his left elbow. Blake's infection was serious enough to require IV antibiotics, and will likely require minor surgery to drain and clean the area out. Yucky, very yucky. Blake, 37, has...
Via Dodgers Rumors
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April 30, 2011
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April 30, 2011
MLB News: Dodgers Casey Blake in Hospital
Los Angeles Dodgers Casey Blake found his way to a Florida hospital with a fever that is believed to be from an infection from his swollen elbow. Blake will be put on the 15 day disabled list but he may miss more time that that.
Blake may be out for a month according to Dodgers trainer Stan Conte. Tough loss for the Dodgers who will replace Blake with weak hitting Aaron...
Via MyTeamRivals.com
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April 27, 2011
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April 27, 2011
Dodgers 2011 Season Preview: Casey Blake
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...
Via Dodgers Rumors
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March 27, 2011
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March 27, 2011
2010 Season In Review: Third Base
Casey Blake
Casey Blake's 2010 was an absolute disaster. Coming off of a career year in 2009 at the age of 35, there was really nowhere for him to go but down. And down he went. Blake's numbers took a precipitous drop across the board. His OBP (.363/.320), SLG% (.468/.407), ISO (.188/.159), BB% (11.2% down to 8.4%), UZR (12.1/6.8), and WAR (4.6/2.8) all declined from the...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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March 05, 2011
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