insidesocal.com - 12/9/2008
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The deal is believed to be for three years and about $17 million and could be announced as soon as tonight. Beat writers are meeting with Colletti in his suit in about 90 minutes, so there could be something announced...
losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com - 12/9/2008
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losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com —
LAS VEGAS -- While closing in on re-signing
third baseman Casey Blake, the Dodgers further solidified their...
infield depth Monday night by agreeing to terms with veteran utilityman Mark Loretta on a one-year contract, according to agent Bob Garber. ...
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Dodgers agree to terms with Loretta | dodgers.com: News
blogs2.startribune.com - 12/6/2008
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blogs2.startribune.com —
The Twins on Friday ended their pursuit of
Casey Blake after the sides couldn’t work out a...
deal for the free agent third baseman, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said. Unless there’s another team involved, it looks like the ...
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Twins break off talks with Casey Blake
insidesocal.com - 12/9/2008
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insidesocal.com —
Even as the Dodgers' deals with Mark Loretta
and Casey Blake appear to be either done or...
close to done, it might not help their effort to sign CC Sabathia, something the Dodgers aren't expected to try to do until...
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Sabathia slipping from Dodgers' grasp?
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Dodgers to Re-Sign Casey Blake?
Beyond the Box Score —
... Per Tony Jackson, it's a 3 year, 17 million dollars deal. The signing (or re-signing) is a bit surprising. For one, Blake is 35-years-old and the Dodgers at last check are still inthe National League, which to this point does not have the designated hitter. That means Blake will be 38 and a probable liability in the field come the end of this contract. ...
Vegas Update - Day 1 10:40 PM EST
My Pinstripes —
Tony Jackson of the LA Daily News is reporting that the Dodgers and Casey Blake are close to an agreement that would pay the free agent $17 million over 3 years. The Dodgers became Blake's main suitor after the Twins refused to give him a third year. ...
Outfield: Blake, Braves and Burrell likes SF
MetsBlog.com —
... The Dodgers have offered a three-year, $17 million deal to free-agent OF Casey Blake, reports the Los Angeles Daily News, and could announce a deal as soon as tonight. ...
Dodgers Sign Mark Loretta, Casey Blake Deal Said Near
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog —
... Loretta is insurance against Chin-Lung Hu not being ready, which it's likely his bat isn't and may never be; but third base awaits a real solution, and the Dodgers apparently think it's still Casey Blake. Tony Jackson reports the Dodgers are closing in on a 3-year/$17M deal, though ...
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Dodgers Close In On Blake
hotfootblog.com 12/9/2008 — The Dodgers have been busy tonight. They are close to signing 3B Casey Blake. They have signed utilityman Mark Loretta. They will consider going with a long term contract when it comes to CC Sabathia. They are “thinking about” pursuing Trevor Hoffman. They have re-opened talks with Rafael Furcal.
Dodgers near agreement with Blake - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com 12/8/2008 — LAS VEGAS The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a contract agreement with third baseman Casey Blake after raising their offer to three years, sources said Monday morning. The team expected to hear more from Blake’s representative, Jim McDowell, as the ...
Dodgers: Casey Blake and Andruw Jones news
latimesblogs.latimes.com 12/10/2008 — LAS VEGAS -– Casey Blake’s new contract with the Dodgers will guarantee him $17.5 million over the next three years and includes a club option for a fourth year. Under the agreement, which became official today when Blake passed a...
Dodgers Sign Mark Loretta, Casey Blake Deal Said Near
6-4-2.blogspot.com 12/9/2008 — The Dodgers signed utility man Mark Loretta to a one-year deal, terms unknown. He will replace Nomar Garciaparra as the team's utility infielder. The 36-year-old Loretta hit .280/.350/.383 this year with the Astros.
Loretta is insurance against ...
Twins, Dodgers Lead Charge For Blake
mlbtraderumors.com 12/4/2008 — Casey Blake 's agent Jim McDowell talked to all kinds of outlets yesterday. In speaking with Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune , McDowell said they're not far apart with the Dodgers or Twins. The Twins are apparently ...
That name again is Casey Blake
mvn.com 11/19/2008 — Call Casey Blake, that's the name: That name again is Casey Blake I saw the story in today's Plain Dealer about Casey Blake being under consideration to fill the Tribe's hole at 3B this winter. For some reason that old jingle from an old Simpson's episode - the one where Homer ...
Tomorrow notes: Blake deal not quite done
insidesocal.com 12/9/2008 — Just filed these for tomorrow's paper, updates on Casey Blake, Rafael Furcal, CC Sabathia and Manny Ramirez and a bonus note on Trevor Hoffman/Takashi Saito. By Tony Jackson Staff Writer LAS VEGAS -- Although all indications are that the Dodgers...
Sabathia Winter Meetings Update —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/9/2008
CC Sabathia has been the hot topic so far in the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.
After meeting with Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Yankee legend Reggie Jackson, CC seems to be interested in the Yankees. The Yankees met ...
Blake could return to Dodgers —
Major League Baseball News 12/9/2008
The Dodgers could be on the verge of announcing the return of third baseman Casey Blake. According to various reports, the Dodgers and Blake have agreed to a three-year deal. The Los Angeles Daily News reports it is worth about $17 million.
