Rangers look to fill utility role with addition of Blanco
March 28, 2010 by Danny Sisto
Filed under Chicago Cubs Sites, MLB, Texas Rangers
Andres Blanco’s skill-set isn’t very unique, but he fits into a nice role in Texas. He will be a reserve off the Ranger’s bench in 2010, if his health permits. Blanco has spent his Major league career with the Royals and Cubs until just recently being traded from Chicago for a player to be named [...]
Kelly Johnson Non-tendered; Next Stop Chicago?
December 12, 2009 by Danny Sisto
Filed under Chicago Cubs Sites
Kelly Johnson, the versatile 27-year-old, has just been told by Atlanta he will not be tendered a deal for the upcoming season. Not many Brave fans would have expected such a sudden loss of faith in the second basemen after 2 quality seasons in 2007 and 2008. The young man hit 16 home runs in [...]
The Void at Second Base
October 28, 2009 by Danny Sisto
Filed under Chicago Cubs Sites
The Cubs production from second base in 2009 is best described as a black hole. Whether it was the original starter Mike Fontenot, Aaron Miles, or Andres Blanco, their production at the plate was staggeringly awful. With the exception of Jeff Baker’s 169 quality at-bats starting at second base, the offensive production was undeniably atrocious. [...]
