December 9, 2008 ESPN.com reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to announce the signing of Casey Blake. The deal is believed to be three-year deal worth slightly more than $17.1 million.
Our View:He batted only .250 in 211 plate appearances for the Dodgers and .274 overall last season. He's a career .264 hitter with 128 home runs and 447 RBIs in 10 major league seasons.
December 8, 2008 Third baseman Casey Blake is close to signing a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Our View:Blake wanted a three-year deal from someone, which L.A. offered. The move means that Blake DeWitt could be the team's starting second baseman next year.
December 7, 2008 Casey Blake has officially declined arbitration from the Dodgers according to ESPN.com. The Dodgers plan to continue negotiating with him, who is seeking a three-year contract. Minnesota and Cleveland have also expressed interest in Blake.
Our View:Blake, acquired in a July 26 deal from Cleveland, hit .251 with 10 homers in 58 games for the Dodgers. In 94 games before the trade, Blake hit .289 with 11 homers and 58 RBIs for the Indians.
December 6, 2008 Casey Blake's talks with the Minnesota Twins have broken off, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Our View:This development will likely put Blake back in a Dodgers uniform, as they're the only other team known to be actively pursuing him.
December 3, 2008 Casey Blake has been offered a two-year deal by both the Twins and Dodgers, according to ESPN.
Our View:Blake might wait out the market a bit longer and see if he can get a third year out of either team.
