CASEY BLAKE NEWS
Can Yunel Escobar Bring a World Series to Minnesota?
Yunel Escobar Joe C. has recently thrown some names around that the Twins may or may not be interested in. To be honest, the only two I see as real possibilities are Casey Blake and Yunel Escobar. I have already talked about bringing in a veteran like Blake, so let's talk about...
This Casey at the Bat is Successful
Casey Blake lofted a soft fly into short right field to drive in the winning run in the last of the ninth to break a 3-3 tie and give Los Angeles their Major-League-leading 61st win of the year.
Morning Update: Deadline Looming For Blake Deal
July 23, 2008 by
The Tribe Daily
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Who are the prime suitors for Cleveland Indians everything man Casey Blake? Is Jhonny Peralta available? Fausto Carmona gets cleared to start on Saturday and Paul Byrd's unusual gift to closer Masahide Kobayashi.
Used Byrd For Sale
July 28, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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When the Blake deal was announced did anyone else find it strange that we were sending cash to Los Angeles? As it turns out the Indians are basically paying the remainder of Blake's salary, or roughly $2.2 million dollars. Does that seem right to you? Apparently, it would have...
I'm interested if you're interested...
November 04, 2008 by
The Tribe Daily
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Responding to the latest Cleveland Indians offseason rumors, including starting pitchers Jon Garland and Freddy Garcia, third baseman Casey Blake, and relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt. Plus discussion on Sal Fasano and Juan Rincon filing fore free agency.
Post-Game 110 Thread: No Relief
August 08, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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BRAVES 9, DODGERS 5 (12)
Chad Billingsley went six strong, but came out with a hamstring issue. Usual reliables Hong-Chih Kuo and Jonathan Broxton allowed the tying runs, and Ramon Troncoso and Scott Elbert gave up the losing runs. A Casey Blake three-run home run in the fifth inning...
Commentary: I Called Those Blasts
October 14, 2008 by
Phillies Nation
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Casey Blake started the Dodger rush in the sixth inning, the rush that gave Los Angeles a two-run lead at 5-3. At that point, the game looked grim. (...)
What's The Ideal Batting Order?
March 08, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Ever since Manny was signed, there's been some questions about how the Dodgers' batting order will shake out. The picture above depicts what will undoubtedly be the Dodgers' everyday roster, so what is the best way to use those talents? Well, let's see, shall we? The...
The Power of the Press (aka Have No Fear, Delino is Here)
July 16, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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In what can only be ranked as the MOST anticipated part of tonight's game, the Delino has assumed his mild-mannered reporter alias and taken to the press booth. And for those who care, this guy's also here tonight. BREAKING NEWS - THE DANICA PATRICK "NO TEXT MESSAGING...
The Power of the Press (aka Have No Fear, Delino is Here)
July 16, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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In what can only be ranked as the MOST anticipated part of tonight's game, the Delino has assumed his mild-mannered reporter alias and taken to the press booth. And for those who care, this guy's also here tonight. BREAKING NEWS - THE DANICA PATRICK "NO TEXT MESSAGING...
Morning Update: Jeff Datz better give up the Gopher Ball
July 09, 2008 by
The Tribe Daily
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Cleveland Indians' outfielder Grady Sizemore prepares for the Home Run Derby with bench coach Jeff Datz and Albert Belle shoots his mouth off again.
Los Angeles Dodgers VOC and Payroll Breakdown: Graph of the Day
September 21, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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"You know if the player's going to be a good player or not. That's what you really know," said Colletti, who was confident he knew that much about Ethier. That Ethier would blossom into the top threat on the National League'...
Morning Update/Game Recap: Laffey Struggles After ASB
July 19, 2008 by
The Tribe Daily
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The Cleveland Indians returned from the break and things did not go well for Aaron Laffey. Eric Wedge has an idea for the All-Star game, the real reason behind Shin-Soo Choo's double ear flapped helmet, and Grady Sizemore returns to his old stomping grounds.
Do the Bartman: Fan Blows Dodgers’ Lead
August 08, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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You can blame this 9-5, 12 inning loss on a number of occurrences and players. But no matter who or what you finger as the culprit, it all connects to one nutty fan. Billingsley was cruising right along, allowing only two runs over six innings of work, and was staked to a win...
Twins Shopping for Third Baseman
July 25, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Twins are serious about upgrading at third base and are working at a deal for Seattle's Adrian Beltre. They have also spoken with the Rangers about Hank Blalock and the Indians about Casey Blake.
Rumor Mill: Sabathia, Blake, Furcal, Manny
December 08, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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These meetings produce such a clusterfuck of rumors every year. Seriously, it's especially bad from all the rumor whores who just make shit up at random to get more hits for their site. :o CC Wants To Be In Los Angeles: Ken Gurnick says it was straight from the horse's mouth...
Post-Game 85 Thread: Back to Beautiful
July 09, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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DODGERS 11, METS 2
This game was almost the opposite of yesterday's ugliness:
Rafael Furcal: 3-for-5, 3R
Andre Ethier: 2-for-5, 2R
Manny Ramirez: 2-for-2, 2R, 2 RBIs
Juan Pierre: 1-for-2
Casey Blake: 2-for-5, 1R, 1 RBI
James Loney: 1-for-3, 1R, 3 BB
Russell Martin: 1R, 2 RBIs...
One big fly beats Joba this time
May 06, 2008 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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Yankee fans will tell you it was not the Indians but rather thousands of Lake Erie midges who beat Joba Chamberlain in the ALDS last season.
Tonight all it took was one fly.
One big fly - by David Dellucci.
Dellucci's three-run homer off The Great Joba in the eighth inning...
Blake Traded To Dodgers
July 28, 2008 by
Vegas Watch
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On Saturday, the Indians traded third baseman/utilityman extraordinaire/Mr. Clutch Casey Blake to the Dodgers for two prospects. From the Indians' standpoint, it's hard not to like this trade. Blake will be a free agent at the end of the year, and his performance over the next...
Mets Can’t Dodge Another Loss, Lose 4th Straight 8-0
July 07, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Game Recap
It’s a Dodgers scoring recap folks, seriously.
Pelfrey got into some 1st inning trouble against the Dodgers. After Furcal grounded out to 2nd base, Hudson singled to left. Manny struck out looking (whoa!!) and then Casey Blake singled to have two men on with two out. James...
All's quiet on the Western Front
November 25, 2008 by
The Tribe Daily
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Word is Mark Shapiro and Eric Wedge have paid a visit to Trevor Hoffman, making it increasingly more likely the Cleveland Indians make a play for the All-Time Saves Leader in MLB History. Plus Do you trade Kelly Shoppach, Victor Martinez, Chris Gimenez, or Wyatt Toregas? It's also...
Dodgers at Giants Top of the Fourth
April 28, 2009 by
NFL Football Online
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Sanchez just let one of his 6 feet off the plate pitches get too far out of Molina's reach. Ethier is at second now.Randy Winn is great in right field. He caught a fly he's supposed to catch but he positioned himself and timed his run so well that Ethier didn't dare go...
Rosenthal vs. Bizarrosenthal
June 11, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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So I'm reading Ken Rosenthal's Dodgers piece from earlier this week, entitled "Happy clubhouse is key to Dodgers' success". Robothal falls back upon the dubious thesis that "chemistry creates winning," a hypothesis which has little factual basis, and...
2009 Offseason: Third base
October 22, 2008 by
Dunn and Dunner
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In this 2009 offseason extravaganza I plan on looking at each area of the team including, starting pitching, relievers, positional players, bench, and what ever else I feel like coming up with. In this section I'm going to covering third base. In 2008 the Reds for the 1st time...
What Do We Want For Blake?
July 24, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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As the trade deadline looms, baseball writers everywhere have been consuming themselves with the seemingly endless list of players that could be on the move before it is all said and done. Since dealing CC Sabathia, the Indians have fallen out of the trade spotlight a bit, since names...
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