HANK BLALOCK NEWS

Rangers leading in eighth

It's 5-1 Rangers, thanks in large part to Josh Hamilton's two-RBI triple in the sixth. He's batting .450 with two doubles, two triples, a homer and 10 RBIs. Hank Blalock fielded two balls in his six innings at third. He said he feels good and that he has no more soreness...
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Rangers score, cling to slim hopes for playoffs

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Hank Blalock homered to help lift Texas' slumping offense, Scott Feldman picked up his 17th victory and the Texas Rangers kept their slim playoff hopes alive, beating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Saturday night.
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Should the Rangers then be sellers? There’s a case for it, perhaps shopping Kevin Millwood, Hank B...

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Should the Rangers then be sellers? There’s a case for it, perhaps shopping Kevin Millwood, Hank Blalock, C.J. Wilson, and others who would have value in the market and who have no role on the team going forward. Millwood, having his best season in years, would be one of the top...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/7/...
 

46-36

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More photos » by Lori Shepler - AP about 1 hour ago: Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones, center, is congratulated by teammates Josh Hamilton, left, and Hank Blalock (9) after he hit a three-run home run against the Los Angeles...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/7/...
 

G162: Last game of season ends with a 4-3 loss.

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That's it. The 11th season I've had this site up for has ended. It ended like so many others have ended. With a loss. I have to confess though. It was a game of lasts. Last game for Hank Blalock as a Ranger (is there anyone who REALLY believes he's coming back? Bueller...
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Blalock to Giants?

According to the Hot Stove Blog, the Rangers and Giants will speak at the Winter Meetings this week about Hank Blalock. The Rangers are in need of a pitcher and the Giants need an offensive hitter, making these two very possible trade partners. Blalock hit .287 with 12 HR in 65 games...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/2008/12...
 

Wednesday a.m. Rangers stuff

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More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP about 14 hours ago: Texas Rangers first baseman Hank Blalock (9) looks on as second baseman Ian Kinsler, rear, reaches in to the front row of seated fans to make a grab on a foul pop...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/7/...
 

Blalock's blast gives Rangers 9-7 victory

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Hank Blalock's second homer of the game, a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night and moved the Rangers within one-half game of the Angels in the AL West.
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Back in it, thanks to Blalock

Update: Bedard exits, Nellie Cruz homers on first pitch, a ball that didn't look like it was hit THAT well but just carried out to right. 22nd home run for Cruz. Rangers 3, Mariners 3 top of the sixth. Hank Blalock has put the Rangers right back in this game with a two-run...
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37-29

More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP Texas Rangers' Scott Feldman shows the preferred grip for a leadoff homerun. Browse more photos » Hank Blalock?  Sign him to 3yrs / $30 million.  Also...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/6/...
 

Rangers talk: First base and Hank Blalock

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It seems that this is a topic on many of your minds these days. So let's discuss it here. Hank Blalock has struggled at the plate. That's clear. He's batting below the Mendoza line in August and was the only Ranger without a hit on Monday. It is important to note that...
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Blalock's second homer dooms Angels

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Rivera's three-run home run ties game in top of ninth, but Rangers walk off with win in bottom of inning Hank Blalock's second homer of the game, a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7 victory over the Angels on Wednesday night and moved...
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Game 93 Game Day Thread

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More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP about 20 hours ago: Texas Rangers' Marlon Byrd, right, congratulates Ian Kinsler, left, and Andruw Jones (25) after the two scored on a single by Hank Blalock in the first inning...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/7/...
 

My Projected Lineup for the 2009 Season

With Spring Training nearing and the competition getting fierce early on, here are my starting lineup projection in order of depth with a brief analysis:1B: Chris Davis--Showed he can play at the corner spots. Offense is a plus for him. Frank Catalanotto--Decent defensively at ...
>> www.texasrangersnews.com/wayneli...
 

Do you trade Hank Blalock at the deadline?

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It seems that for the last few years, Hank Blalock's name has been mentioned as trade bait for the Rangers. But is he too valuable to this team to trade right now? Since Chris Davis was sent to the minors, first base has belonged to Blalock. And he's taken advantage. He'...
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What they're saying in Los Angeles

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As you can imagine, lots of talk about the decision to not walk Hank Blalock with the score tied and a runner on second with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Here's the Orange County Register story by Bill Plunkett and here's a clip from the Los Angeles Times article: ...
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The Market For Hank Blalock

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Hank Blalock will become a free agent after the season, and there's no guarantee that the Rangers will want him back. They paid Blalock $6.2MM this year, but they have uncertain payroll flexibility going forward and an abundance of talented position players. Michael Young should...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10...
 

Hank Blalock: Free Agent at the End of the Season

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If I could sum up Hank Blalock's career in a word, there's no doubt that I'd choose disappointing. It's disappointing to see a player of Blalock's ability fail to live up to his potential (in large part because of injuries). You have to remember just how great Blalock...
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Future financial commitments

I was perusing the excellent Cot's Contracts site, and thought I'd put together a detail of the Rangers' financial commitments for the next few years after 2008... 2009: Kevin Millwood -- $11 million Vicente Padilla -- $12 million Hank Blalock -- $6.2 million (assuming...
>> www.lonestarball.com/story/2...
 

Murphy, Blalock power Rangers' rout of Padres

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David Murphy and Hank Blalock homered to pace a suddenly resurgent Texas Rangers offense and Kevin Millwood won his fifth straight decision at home in a 12-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
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Jenkins Passes On Rangers; Power Outage In Arlington?

Free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins takes a pass on Arlington in favor of Philadelphia; the Rangers brace for a potentially significant power dropoff in 2008; is Texas's farm system now among the top three in baseball?
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Ryan Feierabend (P-SEA)

Feierabend was nailed on his right knee by a Michael Young line drive in the third inning.Feierabend shook it off, limped back to the mound, and struck out Hank Blalock to end the inning. Feierabend is likely ticketed for Class AAA to work on his development as a starter. After consulting...
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Evan Grant newsletter up

Evan Grant has a new newsletter up, with the intro laying out why he thinks the Rangers should hang onto Gerald Laird and Hank Blalock for now... Check it out...
>> www.lonestarball.com/story/2...
 

Rheinecker out until July

Evan Grant reports that John Rheinecker is going to be sidelined until July with the same thoracic-whatsitcalled syndrome that Hank Blalock and Kenny Rogers have been stricken with in recent years. I'm starting to wonder if there isn't something in the water in the clubhouse...
>> www.lonestarball.com/story/2...
 

Sunday morning Rangers news

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More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP about 13 hours ago: Texas Rangers center fielder Marlon Byrd pumps his fist to celebrate his game-tying home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/8/...
 
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