[新聞] Royals Sign Willie Bloomquist
皇家與前水手內野工具人簽下二年總價 3M的合約，
預計他會和 Alberto Callaspo 競爭二壘的位置
Bloomquist will compete with Callaspo
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By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals and infielder Willie Bloomquist have reached an
agreement on a two-year contract, MLB.com learned on Friday.
Bloomquist is expected to compete for the Royals' second base job with
Alberto Callaspo, who finished last season as the regular at that spot.
A right-handed batter, Bloomquist, 31, played seven seasons with the Seattle
Mariners. He had a .263 average in 540 games and played every position in the
infield and outfield.
The deal was pending a physical examination, which Bloomquist was scheduled
to take on Friday in Kansas City. His contract was believed to be worth about
$3 million for the two years.
He doesn't have much power -- just six homers in his career -- but has 71
stolen bases in 87 attempts. His on-base percentage is .322 for his career,
including .377 last season when he batted .279.
"He's an on-base guy, a speed-type player and a hustler," Royals general
manager Dayton Moore said. "He's a Craig Counsell-type who really plays hard,
hustles and knows how to play."
Bloomquist is regarded as an "igniter" who is also well-regarded for his
leadership abilities. Moore said Bloomquist's best positions are second base
and center field.
If the deal goes through, this apparently will fill the Royals' quest for a
seasoned middle infielder who would supplement shortstop Mike Aviles, who was
the Royals Player of the Year in his rookie season.
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