Willie Bloomquist Enjoying Reunion With Diamondbacks

When he was a player, Willie Bloomquist would arrive at the Major League complex in January to prepare for Spring Training and couldn't help but notice a bunch of guys running around in big league uniforms with decidedly un-big league like skills.

Arizona Official Site

Diamondbacks Hire Willie Bloomquist As Special Assistant

Willie Bloomquist, a 14-year Major League veteran who spent three seasons in Arizona, has joined the D-backs as a special assistant to president and CEO Derrick Hall.

Arizona Official Site

Willie Bloomquist Announces Retirement From Baseball

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MLB Free Agent Rankings: Ian Desmond Tops Thin Group Of Shortstops

Major League Baseball free agency has been underway for a few days, and teams were no doubt setting the groundwork for deals at the GM meetings in Florida. The qualifying offer deadline is Friday, and that will provide a little more clarity when it comes to the developing market. As we move toward the December winter meetings, some free agent deals might start taking shape.

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Final Landing Spot For Nelson Cruz Remains Unclear

The Rangers have given away Nelson Cruz's old jersey number to free agent acquisition Shin-Soo Choo, but have not completely ruled out the idea of bringing the one-time fan favorite back to Texas on a club-friendly deal.

MLB Official Site

Diamondbacks Fall Short In Surprise Run At Carlos Beltran

Earlier this week, Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers was tossed a softball question about whether he’d be willing to give up his first-round pick in order to sign a restricted free agent. Or it seemed like a softball — Towers hadn’t been willing to do so in the past and it figured he wouldn’t this year, either.

AZ Central

Blue Jays, Rangers, Indians, Rays, & Red Sox Interested In Jamey Carroll

With utility players Willie Bloomquist, Nick Punto, Kelly Johnson and Skip Schumaker off of the board, MLB teams are expressing interest in free agent infielder Jamey Carroll. At least seven teams have checked in on Carroll, including the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, an industry source told sportsnet.ca.

Sportsnet Canada

Mariners Close To Deal With Willie Bloomquist

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Cardinals' Signing Of Jhonny Peralta Criticized

In two-time All-Star Jhonny Peralta, the Cardinals signed the shortstop they desired but became the epicenter of a conversation they didn’t.

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