Carlos Quentin needs knee surgery and will miss four to six weeks of work:

Quentin has been experiencing knee discomfort since the beginning of spring training, and San Diego manager Bud Black told Hayes on Saturday that team doctors wanted to “knock it out.”

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The surgery opens things up for Kyle Blanks, who was on the fringe for a 25-man roster spot heading into camp but could now see regular action in the Friars’ outfield during the early part of the regular season.

It’s too bad for Carlos, but I do enjoy seeing Kyle Blanks play. The big man can run.