That name again is Casey Blake

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November 4, 2008

That name again is Casey Blake

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By Ron Vallo

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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 starts a side business as a snow plow operator - came to mind.

Although I knew it was possible, I still can't quite believe Tribe fans may be seeing that name again in the Tribe's batting order.

Another famous television toss-away line comes to mind here as well (at least for those of us over 40). The one used by Major Hochstetter every time the exasperated Gestapo officer saw the mischievous Colonel Hogan on the old sit-com 'Hogan's Heroes.'

That line would be: "Vut Iss Diss Man Doing Heeeere!?"

Taken in their abstract Blake's numbers aren't so bad as 3B go (.274, 36 doubles, 21 homers and 81 RBI).

But, much like the unfounded Mark Teahen rumors of a week ago, the prospect of resigning Casey Blake to play 3B for another couple of years excites me not at all.

Blake is like the old living room couch that has indentations in all the right places. He's a comfortable fit. But you're tired of looking at him.

In this time of financial crisis you probably stick with the old couch. And Lord knows the Tribe seems to always be on the brink of financial crisis no matter what is going on in the larger economy. At least to hear them tell it.

Here's one man's wish that the Tribe resists the urge and keeps looking for the overstuffed leather model, with attached recliner and built-in cup holder on one end.

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3 Comments on "That name again is Casey Blake"

Posted by James Pete, November 5, 2008 3:57 AM

What's the most funny about this? While he was here, the general consensus seemed to be that we needed to upgrade. Now we have nothing, and the upgrade is...

wait for it...

Blake?

How does that make sense?

Posted by Joe Loudmouth, November 6, 2008 1:57 AM

It does make sense if the only other option is to overpay for a mediocre third baseman, shortstop, or second baseman. Every proposed trade or signing that I have heard of is a risky or lousy deal. Blake can also play some outfield if necessary which could allow them to carry only 4 outfielders and add another pitcher. If he comes cheap enough and is a good guy to have in the dugout then it makes sense to at least consider this until something opens up. While I was never a big fan of his a panic move could cause longer term pain. I doubt anyone would dispute the upgrade comment but if the shelf is bare better off buying some time.

Posted by Charlie, November 7, 2008 7:31 PM

Teahen, Blake, Cordero ... I'm trying not to get too depressed this early in the offseason, but "dumpster diving" is the only phrase that comes to mind when I read names like these.

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