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Phillies Sign Andres Blanco, Still Looking for Infielders

By Justin Bopp Updated
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 07: Andres Blanco #3 of the Texas Rangers fields the ball during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 07: Andres Blanco #3 of the Texas Rangers fields the ball during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Andres Blanco to a minor league contract after he opted out of his minor league deal with the Nationals, according to the team. Jayson Stark of ESPN reports that despite signing Blanco, General Manager Ruben Amaro says the club is still looking for additional help in the infield:

Blanco, a 27 year-old Venezuelan and 6-year vet, has already played on three teams in his career: three years with the Kansas City Royals, one year with the Chicago Cubs, and the last two with the Texas Rangers. Blanco is a career .255 / .301 / .333 "hitter," and has barely generated a half of one Win Above Replacement (which essentially makes him a quintessential light-hitting middle infielder).

This move should provide at least some depth as the Phillies look for solutions to Chase Utley's knee injuries.

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