Willie Bloomquist SS FA Wed 11/9/11 11:56 AM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Peter Gammons of MLB Network and NESN hears that the Diamondbacks have re-signed Willie Bloomquist.
It's unclear whether Gammons is hearing this information second-hand or has some inside knowledge. Jon Heyman of SI.com reported Wednesday morning that the veteran utility man had contract offers from both the Diamondbacks and the Giants. Stay tuned.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Wed 11/9/11 9:59 AM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Willie Bloomquist has offers from the Diamondbacks and Giants.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Tue 11/8/11 12:48 PM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Tim Brown of Yahoo.com reports that the Giants are expected to look at free agent Willie Bloomquist if he doesn't re-sign with the Diamondbacks.
Bloomquist will turn 34 later this month, so he's right up Giants general manager Brian Sabean's alley. Agent Scott Boras said recently that his client is drawing "a lot of interest" around the league, so the Giants could have some competition. That's assuming, of course, that Boras is telling the truth, which is no sure thing.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Sat 11/5/11 4:44 PM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Super agent Scott Boras told the Arizona Republic that his client, free agent Willie Bloomquist, is drawing "a lot of interest" around the league.
Bloomquist declined his portion of a mutual option for 2012 last week and will instead seek the best deal he can find. The 33-year-old utilityman batted .266/.317/.340 with four home runs, 26 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 381 plate appearances this season. He's likely to score a multi-year contract.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Mon 10/31/11 7:14 PM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Willie Bloomquist declined his portion of a mutual option for 2012 after the Diamondbacks exercised their half.
As a result, Bloomquist will become a free agent. The 33-year-old utility infielder batted .266/.317/.340 with four homers, 26 RBI, 20 stolen bases and a .657 OPS over 381 plate appearances this season. He remains interested in returning if given a multi-year contract.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Wed 10/5/11 5:37 AM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Willie Bloomquist best offensive performance in weeks came when the Diamondbacks needed it most, as the veteran went 3-for-4 with two runs scored on Tuesday.
Bloomquist added his third stolen base of the NLDS. He is now tied for the team lead with five hits in the playoffs.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Sun 9/4/11 7:21 PM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Willie Bloomquist went 2-for-4 with two-run triple in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Bloomquist isn't playing every day, but he's heating up. Over his last six games, he's 9-for-23 (.391) with two steals. Deep leaguers in need of swipes can take a look.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Thu 8/11/11 12:32 AM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Willie Bloomquist hit a solo home run in Arizona's 6-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday.
Batting leadoff, Bloomquist finished his night 1-for-5. The dream appeared to be over for Bloomquist after he hit just .222 in June, but he's now batting .303 through his first 89 at-bats since the All-Star break.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Thu 7/21/11 1:15 AM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Willie Bloomquist doubled home both of the Diamondbacks' runs in the eighth inning of their 5-2, 10-inning loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.
Bloomquist finished his night 1-for-5. The RBI were his first since June 22, and give him 11 on the year. Through his first 181 plate appearances, he is the owner of a .271/.318/.343 triple slash.
Willie Bloomquist SS FA Wed 7/6/11 2:30 AM
Willie Bloomquist
SS FA
Will Bloomquist went 1-for-4 with his ninth stolen base, as the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers 7-3 on Tuesday.
Starting in place of Stephen Drew for the second time in four games, Bloomquist has become a fairly dependable back-up option for Arizona manager Kirk Gibson. In fact, he has hit safely in 10 of his last 13 games.