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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Tuesday the Rockies held a press conference to announce the Michael Cuddyer signing and the club added that terms have been agreed upon with veteran third basemen Casey Blake for a one year deal. Over the last three and a half years with the Dodgers Blake has a .260/.338/.431 batting line and 107 adjusted-OPS (OPS+). The deal guarantees Blake $2 million with another $1 million in incentives.

The Indians are one of nine teams to have expressed interest in signing Casey Blake, tweets Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cleveland likes Blake as a super-utility type, who could back up at the corner infield and corner outfield positions. The Dodgers turned down their $6MM option on Blake at season's end, electing instead to pay him a $1.25MM buyout and make...

Casey Blake Casey Blake: Bearded Enigma. There are generally two opinions of Blake, as many believe he has been a key cog to the Dodgers success over the past handful of years, while others loathe the way he came to be a Dodger in the first place. I am firmly in the camp of the latter, though I simultaneously recognize he’s been one of the better third basemen in the club&...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake is having season-ending surgery to repair a pinched nerve in his neck. Blake did not travel to Pittsburgh for the Dodgers' game against the Pirates on Thursday, remaining in Los Angeles to have tests in advance of the operation Tuesday. Blake has been bothered by the nerve and a cervical strain much of the season, and missed time...

38-year old righty swinging 3B Casey Blake is going to have surgery on his neck next week which will end his 2011 season. Blake played in 63 games for the Dodgers this year and he was 51 for 202 (.252 avg, .713 OPS) with 32 runs scored, 4 homers, 26 RBIs and 1 stolen base. He has played in 406 games in his four years with the Dodgers and he is 366 for 1,407 (.260 avg, .768 OPS...

The Dodgers have placed 37-year old righty starting 3B Casey Blake on the 15-day disabled list with a cervical strain. Blake has played in 44 games for the Dodgers so far this year and he is 34 for 140 (.243 avg, .731 OPS) with 23 runs scored, 4 homers, 18 RBIs and 1 stolen base. All of the injuries the Dodgers have suffered have given Jamey Carroll and Aaron Miles chances to shine...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake returned to the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston Astros. Blake was held out of the team's starting lineup for six games with a pinched nerve in his neck. He did serve as a pinch-hitter in five of those contests. The 37-year-old Blake received a cortisone shot on Friday and the team proclaimed him set to go for Saturday...

Casey Blake is thrilled to have his name in this edition of Offseason Notes. Table of Contents Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Offseason Notes. 1. Assorted Headlines 2. Prospecting: John Sickels’ Top-20 List for Boston 3. Crowdsourcing Broadcasters: Miami Television Assorted Headlines Colorado Signs Third Baseman Blake The Colorado Rockies have signed...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake left Wednesday night's game with the Milwaukee Brewers because of right shoulder pain. Blake left the game after the Dodgers batted in the sixth, but did not have a plate appearance in the inning. In the bottom of the fifth, he threw out Zack Greinke on a grounder to third. Jamey Carroll entered the game at second base and Aaron...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake is having season-ending surgery to repair a pinched nerve in his neck. Blake did not travel to Pittsburgh for the Dodgers' game against the Pirates on Thursday, remaining in Los Angeles to have tests in advance of the operation Tuesday. Blake has been bothered by the nerve and a cervical strain much of the season, and missed time with...

For a staph infection in his left elbow. He underwent surgery on Thursday morning. Ow.

With Casey Blake having season-ending surgery to repair a pinch nerve in his neck and having a myriad of issues this year including a cervical straight, an elbow infection and back spasms, will Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti bring him back next season? I don’t think so and I don’t think they should. Understandably Aaron Miles is not the ideal third baseman the Dodgers would...

Third baseman Casey Blake did not make the road trip that begain in Pittsburgh on Thursday, remaining in Los Angeles to have tests in advance of an operation Tuesday. Blake has been bothered by the nerve and a cervical strain much of the season, and missed time with an elbow infection and back spasms. He hit .252 with four home runs and 26 RBIs in 63 games.

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 to excite...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake will undergo surgery next week for a pinched nerve in his neck. Blake, who has been on the disabled list three times this year, has been bothered by the injury for two months. The 38-year-old Blake is in the final season of a three-year, $17.5 million contract. The team holds a $6 million option and $1.25 million buyout for next year...

The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined 2012 club options on infielder Casey Blake and pitcher Jon Garland, both of whom had season-ending surgeries. Blake had a $6 million option. The 38-year-old third baseman had arthritis in his spine that resulted in a pinched nerve, which limited him to 63 games in which he hit .252 with four home runs and 26 RBIs. He was on the disabled list...

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Casey Blake on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a cervical strain.Blake suffered a neck injury in early June and played through it, but hit just .169 for the month and struggled to open July.The 37-year-old is hitting .243 on the season with four homers and 18 RBIs in 140 at-bats.

DENVER — The idea that Casey Blake could play a significant role for the Rockies is hinted at in his new contract. Blake’s deal provides flexibility for the Rockies and $1 million in incentives for the player if he becomes a starter. Aaron Cook’s deal with the Red Sox, meanwhile, is equipped with escape clauses if he’s not added to their 25-man roster by June 1. The Rockies...