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Michael Eugene "Mike" Fontenot (born June 9, 1980 in Slidell, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs. Mike Fontenot was a standout for Salmen High School in Slidell, Louisiana. After his Senior year, he was drafted in the 21st round (625th overall) of the 1999 MLB Amateur Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but chose to attend Louisiana State University on a baseball scholarship instead of going professional. Mike Fontenot attended Louisiana State University. Fontenot received National Freshman of the Year recognition as LSU's starting second baseman, batting .353 (103-for-292) with 13 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs, 64 RBI, 93 runs, and eight steals.
Phillies Pick Up Phone, Promote Most of Triple-A Affiliate
12May2012Hahaha! I mean, that is just the set-up for the ultimate joke. Which I assume is still death.
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Mike Fontenot
By: Call to the Pen
14Apr2012Jim Bowden of ESPN reported yesterday that veteran infielder Mike Fontenot is signing a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia has been seeking infield depth for weeks since it became apparent that they would start the regular...
- Mentions: Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Howard, Ryan Theriot
Mike Fontenot signs with Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
By: Call to the Pen
14Apr2012Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Mike Fontenot has signed a minor league … [visit site to read more]Mike Fontenot signs with Philadelphia Phillies Analysis - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs,...
- Mentions: Atlanta Braves, Chase Utley, Chicago Cubs, Jason Marquis, Philadelphia Phillies
Toronto “might be a landing spot” for Mike Fontenot?
By: Jays Journal
7Apr2012Despite retaining second baseman Kelly Johnson for $6.375 million over the … [visit site to read more]Toronto “might be a landing spot” for Mike Fontenot? - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, O...
- Mentions: San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays
Phillies Cole Hamels wants too much
By: Call to the Pen
7Apr2012It has been a month since the Philadelphia Phillies have talked about a contract extension with star left-hander Cole Hamels, and the recent five-year, $112.5 million deal given to Matt Cain by the San Francisco Giants has complicated things further...
- Mentions: Chicago Cubs, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Jered Weaver, Matt Cain
Mike Fontenot Rumors: Phillies, Blue Jays Interested in Fontenot
By: Call to the Pen
7Apr2012According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, free agent infielder Mike Fontenot is drawing interest from the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. Fontenot had previously been tied to the Phillies, who have been seeking middle...
- Mentions: Brett Lawrie, Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Ryan Howard
Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Interested in Mike Fontenot
By: Call to the Pen
5Apr2012A source has told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports that the Philadelphia Phillies have shown interest in free agent infielder Mike Fontenot. Fontenot hit the open market after being released by the San Francisco Giants last week. Philadelphia has be...
- Mentions: Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies, Placido Polanco, Ryan Howard
Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Signs Andres Blanco; Still Looking for Infielders
By: Call to the Pen
1Apr2012Yesterday the Philadelphia Phillies inked utility infielder Andres Blanco to a minor league deal. However, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Jayson Stark of ESPN that he’s continuing his search for additional infielders. … [visi...
Phillies Rumors: Mike Fontenot, Brandon Inge and Jason Donald
By: Call to the Pen
31Mar2012The Philadelphia Phillies have made it known that they are actively shopping the market for infield depth. Yesterday they were linked to two players, Detroit Tigers “second baseman” Brandon Inge and a familiar former prospect, Jason Donald of t...
- Mentions: Brandon Inge, Chase Utley, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Detroit Tigers
Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Still Looking for Extra Infielder
By: Call to the Pen
30Mar2012With their Opening Day only a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies have yet to make a move for an additional infielder. Once it was determined that Chase Utley and Michael Martinez would join Ryan Howard on the sidelines for the start of the regula...
- Mentions: Alberto Callaspo, Chase Utley, Jason Bartlett, Joe Blanton, Maicer Izturis
Giants release fungible infielder, keep other fungible infielder
By: Bay City Ball
30Mar2012Sometimes baseball moves are made that make me shrug my shoulders and go “meh.” This, unfortunately, is probably one of those moves. It was reported today that the Giants have released Mike Fontenot, tiny man and member of the 2010 World...
- Mentions: Emmanuel Burriss, Ryan Theriot
MLB Trade Rumors: Giants Shopping Ryan Theriot, Mike Fontenot
By: Call to the Pen
25Mar2012According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, the San Francisco Giants are telling teams that they’re shopping infielders Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot. Several teams have expressed interest in acquiring infielders this spring, and Stark said the Giants du...
- Mentions: Atlanta Braves, Chase Utley, Chipper Jones, Jack Wilson, Philadelphia Phillies
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