The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Mon, 20 May 2013 07:54:57 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Willie Bloomquist Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB9) 60 Not only have the Arizona diamondbacks come to terms with four of their free agents from the 2011 season, but they have also agreed to new contracts with manager Kirk Gibson and general manager Kevin Towers that could keep the pair in the desert through 2016. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1128554.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1128554.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:40:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Age is not a concern for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have resigned their two oldest free agents, John McDonald and Henry Blanco. The 37-year-old infielder got a two-year deal while the 40-year-old catcher received a raise for 2012 and an option for 2013. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1124884.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1124884.html Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:59:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Despite a nail-biting loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks performed better in 2011 than anyone could have expected. Moreover, the crew headed by general manager Kevin Towers and field manager Kirk Gibson is built to contend for the foreseeable future. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1117891.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1117891.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:28:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 in Game One of the NLDS due to being overly aggressive on both sides of the ball. Had manager Kirk Gibson played things a little differently, that score might have been reversed. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1112778.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1112778.html Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:30:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Kelly Johnson to the Blue Jays for Aaron Hill and John McDonald in a swap of infielders who are struggling to hit the ball. Arizona figures to improve their defense significantly, while Toronto hopes to receive a supplemental draft pick when Johnson hits free agency. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1098883.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1098883.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:39:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a key component Wednesday when shortstop Stephen Drew suffered a fractured right ankle, knocking him out for the season. Cody Ransom replaces Drew on the 25-man roster one day after setting two impressive records with the Reno Aces. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1088309.html 2047 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1088309.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:16:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks When Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers signed Sean Burroughs to a minor league contract this winter, people assumed it was just a token gesture towards one of his former players during his San Diego days. Burroughs has astonished everyone by earning a spot on the major league roster. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1074429.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1074429.html Tue, 24 May 2011 17:14:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated infielder Willie Bloomquist from the 15-day disabled list and selected infielder Sean Burroughs from Triple-A Reno. In corresponding moves, the D-backs designated right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga for assignment and placed infielder Melvin Mora on the bereavement list. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1073517.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1073517.html Fri, 20 May 2011 03:36:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks A little over a month into the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks' three-headed first base monster has not been productive. While manager Kirk Gibson doesn't plan on making changes anytime soon, it may be hard to ignore a couple of alternatives toiling in the farm system. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1071076.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1071076.html Tue, 10 May 2011 17:37:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Hot News for UT Willie Bloomquist http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=1070840&nid=5383488&fhn=1 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=1070840&nid=5383488&fhn=1 Mon, 09 May 2011 20:08:33 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks may have a new candidate for their struggling starting rotation. Josh Collmenter, a bullpen replacement for the injured Aaron Heilman, showed that he can play with the big boys in his major league debut. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1065485.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1065485.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:43:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Hot News for UT Willie Bloomquist http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=1063622&nid=5383488&fhn=1 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=1063622&nid=5383488&fhn=1 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:09:40 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Diamondbacks have signed versatile veteran Willie Bloomquist as the final position player for the 2011 roster. Bloomquist, who has a career .336 slugging average, will make $1.05 million in 2011. There is a mutual 2012 option on his contract. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1039801.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/1039801.html Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:04:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Given a chance to play with some regularity, utility man Willie Bloomquist has done a bang-up job. With a homer, an RBI single and a sacrifice bunt Tuesday, Bloomquist had a major impact on an 8-7 win. http://mariners.scout.com/2/655444.html 2047 Scout.com http://mariners.scout.com/2/655444.html Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:40:00 GMT 0 318 Seattle mariners Manager Mike Hargrove typically doesn't rotate his bench players into the lineup on a regular basis, although this season is anything but typical and the reserves are seeing plenty of action. http://mariners.scout.com/2/654574.html 2047 Scout.com http://mariners.scout.com/2/654574.html Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:40:00 GMT 0 318 Seattle mariners