greg775 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) The Casey Blake free agent sweepstakes is sounding like a two-horse race: Twins and Dodgers. “We’re certainly not that far apart with either club,” Blake’s agent, Jim McDowell, said Tuesday. The Twins view Blake, 35, as an upgrade at third base, and they value his versatility. He can play left field, right field, first base and even played some second base for the Dodgers in the playoffs. Blake, who has had two previous stints with the Twins, batted .274 with 21 home runs and 81 RBI this year with the Indians and Dodgers. McDowell has had recurring dialogue with Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony, as well as GM Bill Smith, and the sides are “within shouting distance” on both years and money, McDowell said. This is from the Minn. Star-Tribune. Blake can be pesky. Hopefully he's too old to sting us every game. OC also could prove a thorn. Hopefully he'll boot some routine grounders when we play them if they acquire him. Edited December 3, 2008 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 If the Twins sign OC, they have to give the Sox their draft picks, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 12:17 AM) If the Twins sign OC, they have to give the Sox their draft picks, right? We would get their first rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I thought that type A was 2 picks. We get their pick, and a sandwich pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 01:02 AM) I thought that type A was 2 picks. We get their pick, and a sandwich pick? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 02:02 AM) I thought that type A was 2 picks. We get their pick, and a sandwich pick? Yes. And as far as Blake, he wants a 3 year deal, and teams don't want to give it to him. Apparently he opened convo's with the Twins at 2/20, and they weren't feeling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Let them sign his old ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Little surprised they're not gonna stick with Punto at 3B actually. Depending on the cost, Blake maybe a decent signing for them, but he may regress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 uh oh nothing. Blake isnt going to be the savior in Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Casey Blake is an above average 3rd baseman who would be a pretty good addition. He's not a star, but he's a pretty damn good 6 hitter who provides a nice veteran prescence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 10:27 AM) Little surprised they're not gonna stick with Punto at 3B actually. Depending on the cost, Blake maybe a decent signing for them, but he may regress. Punto was their SS last year, not third, and was not offered arbitration because he sucks and isn't worth the multiple of millions they'd have to pay him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Buscher and Brendan Harris played third the majority of the time. The Twins are deliberating moving Casilla to SS, which would open up a hole at 2B. They could play Tolbert over there, or move Harris, who is pretty weak defensively, especially at short...they have some options. They might end up signing Uribe as low cost insurance all around the diamond. I think I would prefer him to Punto, if the money's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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