CASEY BLAKE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Brian Wilson Presents: The Best of Casey Blake

Casey Blake has retired. While some might think of him as the “veteran presence” the Dodgers acquired for Carlos Santana (Colletti!), Blake had his other moments. Blake did have some good seasons with both Cleveland and Los Angeles, and went to the playoffs with both teams. He was rarely exceptional, but he generally provided good value for a guy who did not become a...
Via Fangraphs  |  22 days ago
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MLB News: Casey Blake Announces Retirement

Having not won a roster spot with the Colorado Rockies this past spring, former Cleveland Indians third baseman Casey Blake has opted to call it a career. Blake tells the Des Moines Register that, while he has been dragging his feet through most of this year, while he had not announced it yet, he “knew in his heart” that he was done with the game of baseball. “...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  22 days ago
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Report: Casey Blake plans to retire

Casey Blake, who played 13 years in the Major Leagues and is currently a free agent, has told the Des Moines Register he plans to officially retire. "My wife [Abbie] has been telling people I'm retired, but I've kind of been giving her a look," Blake told the Register. "But I think I knew in my heart that I am (retiring), but I just haven't announced...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  22 days ago
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Longtime Indians player Blake to retire

Veteran infielder Casey Blake said Tuesday he has officially decided to retire after 13 seasons in the major leagues. Blake told the Des Moines (Iowa) Register that he had been leaning toward stepping away for some time. "My wife [Abbie] has been telling people I'm retired, but I've kind of been giving her a look," the 38-year-old said. "But I think I knew...
Via Fox Sports  |  22 days ago
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Casey Blake to retire

Veteran third baseman, Casey Blake, is retiring from baseball according to the
Via PRO Rumors  |  23 days ago
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Is Jack Hannahan The Next Casey Blake?

The following piece is something that I never thought I would write. I also still to this day cannot understand the immense love for Casey Blake that the Indians fans and the organization itself had for this guy. Readers of this site know that I have been a Blake hater for years. But nevertheless, I saw and appreciated his value and there will be a point to all of this. GM Chris...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  April 25, 2012
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Rockies Release Casey Blake

The Colorado Rockies announced this afternoon that the club has unconditionally released third basemen Casey Blake. The release comes after the 37-year-old hit a porous 3-for-20 with seven strike outs and struggled to stay on the field. Blake hit .249/.327/.397 with 21 home runs and 188 strike outs over the past two years.
Via rockies.scout.com  |  March 27, 2012
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Rockies Options at 3B: Blake or Bust

There could be unexpected competition at third base where veteran Casey Blake, signed in the offseason to be the primary player at the position, experienced nagging neck soreness that sidelined him after he began the spring going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts. Do the Rockies have enough to get by without him?
Via rockies.scout.com  |  March 18, 2012
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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  |  December 21, 2011
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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  |  December 20, 2011
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