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The DeWitt Options
IF-OF Blake DeWitt was Designated for Assignment on Sunday to make room on the Cubs 25-man roster for LHP Travis Wood, and so DeWitt has been removed from the Cubs MLB Reserve List (40-man roster), although he will continue to accrue MLB Service Time while he is on the Designated List.
The Cubs now have ten days to decide his fate.
While many Cub fans couldn't care less and...
Via Cub Reporter
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Discuss
Blake DeWitt DFA’d
The Cubs have DFA'd Blake DeWitt and re-caled Travis Wood who will start today against the Dodgers. I don't believe Berselius published a projection for Wood, but Oliver did project him to be worth 2.5 WAR at the time the Cubs traded Sean Marshall for him. Wood has had mixed results so far at Iowa. [...]
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
The Children Are The Future-Cubs Minor League Update Sponsored by Roto Rooter
Iowa Adrian Cardenas just keeps hitting and is up to .350. You are worthless Blake DeWitt. Chris Rusin had a great start working 8 innings and only allowing 2 hits while striking out 4. Brett Jackson is struggling a bit as of late and is only hitting .239 with a bit less power than you [...]
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April 23, 2012
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April 23, 2012
Blake DeWitt Could Be Potential Target For Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies were hit with the loss of another key piece of their lineup, with the announcement that Chase Utley will miss time and likely won’t be ready for the season opener.
It’s unclear when Utley could be ready for the season, or if he even will. He’s dealt with a ton of injuries in the past couple of years, mostly having to do with his knees...
Via Rant Sports
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March 20, 2012
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March 20, 2012
Cubs 2B DeWitt clears waivers
Second baseman Blake DeWitt cleared waivers on Saturday and has until Feb. 22 to decide whether to sign with the Chicago Cubs as a non-roster invitee.DeWitt batted. 265 with five home runs and 26 RBIs in 121 games for the Cubs last season.The 26-year-old was designated for assignment on Feb. 6 to make room for second baseman Adrian Cardenas on the Cubs' 40-man roster.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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February 18, 2012
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February 18, 2012
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
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February 07, 2012
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February 07, 2012
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
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February 06, 2012
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February 06, 2012
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
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February 06, 2012
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February 06, 2012
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
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February 06, 2012
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February 06, 2012
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