Geoff Blum
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Born: Apr 26, 1973
- Debut: August 9, 1999
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .247 | 10 | 49 | 34 | 0 |
Newsbreakers
October 30, 2009
Geoff Blum has inked a one-year deal with Houston for 2010 worth $1.5MM, according to MLB beat writer Brian McTaggart's twitter page. The deal includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $1.65MM.
Our View:
The veteran infielder will turn 37 in April and only batted .247 in 2009, but the Astros like his defensive skills as a utility man.
October 2, 2009
Geoff Blum went 0-for-3 with an RBI in tonight's 7-1 loss at New York.
Our View:
The Astros only had six hits in the game, and Blum was their lone source of scoring. He snapped a four-game skid without an RBI, and needs one more for 50.
September 9, 2009
Geoff Blum was forced to leave the team's game against the Braves in the third inning with a right leg contusion, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The injury sounds remotely serious, so don't expect him back any time soon. Not that you need him for your fantasy lineup.
August 27, 2009
According to Brian McTaggart on Twitter, Geoff Blum is heading back to Houston to have his ailing shoulder examined.
Our View:
Blum was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals with shoulder spasms. No word on whether a DL stint is looming, but at 36, Blum is no spring chicken. We'll know more after his visit to the doc.
August 22, 2009
Geoff Blum went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI in the Astros' 4-2 win on Saturday. Blum is hitting .263 on the season.
Our View:
Blum has had a big month of August, and he has been making the most of his playing time as of late. He still isn't much of a fantasy threat, but he has been big for the Astros over he past few weeks.
August 16, 2009
Geoff Blum went 2-for-5, cracked a three-run homer and drove in four runners in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
Our View:
Blum only has nine homers this season, but has already hit four in August. He's also driven in ten this month and has his season total up to 44. Not bad for a guy who doesn't play every day.
August 9, 2009
Geoff Blum led the Astros offensively in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers at Minute Maid Park, as he went 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run homer off Yovani Gallardo.
Our View:
Blum has two hits in two of his last three games, and launched his second homer of August. He is worth a look for NL-only leagues while working as a starting corner infielder with Houston.
July 6, 2009
Geoff Blum went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI triple on Monday.
Our View:
Blum has put together a nice little five-game hit streak. He's a far from impressive major league hitter, but he'll continue to play every day for Houston, usually toward the middle of the lineup, which alone gives him value in NL-only leagues.
July 2, 2009
Geoff Blum had a huge game on Thursday, driving in four runs on two hits, including a home run. Houston beat the Padres 7-2 in San Diego amidst a swarm of bees.
Our View:
Blum has occasional bursts of offense like he did on Thursday, but is not a solid option in any format.
June 27, 2009
Houston activated Geoff Blum (hamstring) from the DL on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Blum was hitting .270 with one home run and 18 RBI in 49 games before hitting the DL and cannot be looked at as a viable fantasy option in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues without bringing much of anything to the table besides empty at-bats.
June 25, 2009
According to the Houston Chronicle, Geoff Blum is expected to begin his two game rehab stint with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Blum is recovering from a strained left hamstring.
Our View:
Assuming all goes well, Blum will play his two games at Round Rock and rejoin the team early next week. He is not much of a fantasy option, but he should help the Astros by providing some quality depth off the bench.
June 24, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that Geoff Blum (hamstring) took some cuts in a simulated game and felt no pain.
Our View:
Blum is eying Sunday as the day he returns to the lineup, but he'll need a rehab assignment first to get his timing down. He's a solid guy off the bench for the Stros, but isn't worth owning in fantasy leagues.
June 22, 2009
Geoff Blum ran on Sunday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list on June 16 with a strained left hamstring, and is hopeful of beginning a minor league rehab assignment this Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Blum has been a good utility bat for the Astros this season, batting .270 in 152 at-bats, but isn't worth owning in any fantasy format when he comes off the DL.
June 16, 2009
Geoff Blum has been placed on the 15-day disabled list according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Blum has been nursing a sore hamstring for days now, so this comes as little surprise. The career reserve is a having a decent year in 2009, but is still not a viable fantasy option.
June 15, 2009
Geoff Blum sat out again on Sunday with a sore hamstring and may be out longer according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Not really relevant fantasy news. Blum is batting .270 with one home run in 49 games this season.
June 13, 2009
Geoff Blum was held out of Saturday's game at Arizona after re-aggravating his strained left hamstring Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
He could potentially land on the DL if the discomfort does not subside soon. He is considered day-to-day.
June 12, 2009
Geoff Blum exited Friday's battle with Arizona after re-aggravating his strained left hamstring.
Our View:
Blum is considered day-to-day. He was replaced in the lineup by Matt Kata.
June 11, 2009
Geoff Blum singled home the winning run in the 13th inning of the Astros 2-1 victory over the Cubs on Thursday.
Our View:
It was Blum's second straight game winning RBI. Despite the heroics, however, Blum is not a viable fantasy option in any format.
June 10, 2009
Geoff Blum accounted for both RBI in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Cubs. His two RBI single in the bottom of the ninth was his only hit in four at bats.
Our View:
Blum has lost most of his playing time to Jeff Keppinger, but he's still usually in the lineup a few times per week. Unfortunately that is not enough for him to make much of a fantasy impact.
May 28, 2009
Geoff Blum was out of the lineup for the third straight game Wednesday while nursing a strained left hamstring, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
The team is uncertain when Blum will be able to return to the diamond, and he should be held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.
May 25, 2009
Geoff Blum exited Sunday's game with a strained left hamstring, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "In my third at-bat when I took that swing, I felt it. It bit pretty good, and it hurts."
Our View:
Blum will be re-evaluated today. Skipper Cecil Cooper estimates him missing 2-3 days. Edwin Maysonet replaced Blum in the lineup Sunday, and could see more action while Blum is recovering.
March 31, 2009
Geoff Blum could start at third base on opening day with Aaron Boone out for the season following heart surgery and with Chris Johnson still on the bubble, according to the Houston Chronicle. Blum said, "There is an outside chance. I am not going to believe it until I see my name in my lineup or they give me the OK, but by the process of elimination."
Our View:
Blum is a switch-hitter and was slated to serve in a platoon role with Boone before it was determined he needed surgery. Blum is worth a look as a reserve for NL-only leagues.
March 19, 2009
Geoff Blum was held out of Thursday's lineup with a sore back, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Skipper Cecil Cooper hopes Blum will play Friday, and is not concerned with the ailment.
February 19, 2009
Geoff Blum has returned to camp after dealing with flu-like symptoms, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
The 35-year-old vet will be competing for the starting gig at third base following the departure of Ty Wigginton, and would be worth a look as a reserve for NL-only leagues if he wins the job.
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