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Week 8: Utilityman Casey Blake

Deemed "super-sub" by the league's office, Casey Blake has made a huge splash in his Brooklyn debut. This season, Blake has played third and right field. He has provided right handed pop and consistency to a team lacking it. The Moabs seem to be playing much better of late and the work of Blake cannot be overlooked. He has three homers and a current twelve game hitting streak. He lit up the Eliminators in the Moab's two game home sweep and continued to get on base at the bottom of the order while the team has won five of six.

GM Eric J. Caskey has continued to show patience to a struggling lineup. In an interview with colleague John Rocker two weeks ago, Caskey insisted, "See, eventually the banner will be hanging in Brooklyn again! Beware, my lineup is having an excellent first half led by my leadoff stud's .358 avg and 20 game hit streak. Rotation has been solid with Buehrle twirling a no-no. K-ROD, not F-Rod, is leading the world in saves with the hot Angels. Just do not count me out."

Caskey has praised his manager's ability to utilize Blake and Blake's ability to accept his role. On a team studded with stars, Blake might be the most overlooked player on any team.

Bob Uecker
The Aftermath