D'backs give Bloomquist new deal: According to CBSSports.com Senior Baseball Writer Scott Miller, SS Willie Bloomquist has re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a two-year deal worth $3.8 million. He had also received an offer from the Giants, as reported by SI.com. Bloomquist played all of this season with the Arizona, hitting .266 and stealing 20 bases in 97 games. (Updated 11/09/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Bloomquist will enter the 2012 season as an NL-only option for Fantasy owners. Even in a utility role, he will have value in those formats, especially in Rotisserie leagues, given his ability to steal bases. (Updated 11/09/2011).
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Willie Bloomquist proved to be a solid utility player once again in 2011 and earned a two-year deal to remain in Arizona. He batted .266 with four home runs, 26 RBI and 20 stolen bases while seeing action in 97 games, and was a valuable piece after Stephen Drew went down with a broken ankle in late July. The 34-year-old has shown in the past to be a threat on the basepaths when seeing steady playing time but since he will likely serve as a backup again in 2012, his value in Fantasy will be limited. Leave Bloomquist for NL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 2/8/12)