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So Lou Wants A LH Power Bat

Lou says he still needs a LH power bat. Given Bradley’s struggles from the left side, it’s hard to argue with that stance. So here’s a brief rundown of LH power bats who are due to become FA’s at the end of this season, together with the likelihood they...
>> www.anothercubsblog.net/index.p...
 

Monday a.m. Rangers things

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More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP about 20 hours ago: Texas Rangers starter Scott Feldman pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/8/...
 

Saturday's Rangers lineup

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Get used to this one. This is the lineup you'll likely see Sunday as well, with the exception of Hank Blalock hitting third Sunday in place of Andruw Jones. Manager Ron Washington doesn't expect to make any other changes. Today's lineup 1. Ian Kinsler, 2B 2. Michael Young...
>> rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

Halladay and the Rangers -- a collection of links

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More photos » by Nathan Denette - AP 3 months ago: Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Roy Halladay warms up before facing the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game in Toronto on Monday, April 6, 2009. in the background is a...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/7/...
 

Trade Rumors Getting Hotter

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A lot of rumors abound about players like CC Sabathia, Erik Bedard, and Matt Holliday being traded. This week's Clearing The Bases column explores these possibilities and the rest of the news around the majors.
>> thefantasysportsforum.com/article...
 

Bradley hits monster shot

Milton Bradley just hit the longest homer I've seen in Surprise this season -- maybe the longest in the last three years. The ball cleared the entire grassy hill in left field and bounded past the scoreboard. Bradley's blast followed a homer by Hank Blalock. The Rangers...
>> rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

LaRoche will cost in years...

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There are really only five starting 1B options through free agency; the often injured Nick Johnson, the aging and injured Carlos Delgado, Journeyman off a career year Russell Branyan, struggling Hank Blalock and Adam LaRoche...Of course, the Mets could get creative, as I suggested...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Organizing the Offseason - Possible Targets: Atkins, Blake, Blalock; Cantu

Taking a look at the Cleveland Indians possible offseason targets. Today, third basemen: Garrett Atkins, Casey Blake, Hank Blalock, and Jorge Cantu. Plus Travis Hafner's successful surgery.
>> tribetimereport.blogspot.com/2008/10...
 

Wrong Brother Syndrome

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The Phils always seems to sign the wrong brother. Marcus not Brian Giles Vince not Dom or Joe Dimaggio Ken not George Brett Tim not Todd Worrell Tom not Robb Quinlan Michael not Nomar Garciaparra Jake not Hank Blalock Juan not George Bell Mike not Greg Maddux Jeremy not Jason...
>> pabaseball.blogspot.com/2009/01...
 

Win Weaver

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Jered Weaver strikes out 11 over 7 1/3 innings as the Angels down the Rangers 3-2. Hank Blalock hit his 23rd home run in the fifth, which gave Texas a 2-1 lead. That’s more than he’s hit over the previous two seasons combined. Vlad Guerrero and Erick Aybar, however, hit solo shots [...]
>> baseballmusings.com/?p=3881...
 

Rangers offensive stats since the All Star Break

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Name AVG OBP SLG Michael Young .349 .407 .611 Nelson Cruz .311 .404 .600 Ian Kinsler .246 .315 .585 Elvis Andrus .312 .381 .473 Marlon Byrd .280 .326 .472 Omar Vizquel .333 .356 .404 Josh Hamilton .288 .341 .415...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/8/...
 

Hamilton's Tampa Bay Slam Powers Rangers To 12-6 Win

Sports Illustrated's latest cover superstar not so gently reminds the Tampa Bay Rays why they selected him first overall in the 1999 MLB Draft - and further proves why the Texas Rangers shouldn't shy away from the prospect of a long-term contract extension.
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Rangers should ponder growing even younger

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Leave Chris Davis alone, but what about Marlon Byrd and Hank Blalock?
>> www.star-telegram.com/284/sto...
 

Rangers-Orioles Lines Preview

The fans at Camden Yards will be treated to a game between the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles when they take their seats on Monday. The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Matt Harrison in this game. Harrison has a 0-2 record and a 9.20 ERA this season...
>> www.lines-maker.com/2009/04...
 

Sizzlers and Fizzlers, Week 7

In a season comprised of streaks and slumps, Fantasyfanatics.com baseball expert helps us sort through the latest trends. Here's a look at the players who are hot and some who are not. Our first sizzler is Lance Berkman (1B, Houston Astros): Berkman has really been on fire the...
>> www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.p...
 

Fantasy Toss Up: Matt Holliday vs. Josh Hamilton

Let's take a quick look at two outfielders that will be fighting for your affection come the opening rounds of your fantasy drafts. The Fantasy Rankings CBS has Holliday as the #7 and Hamilton at #8. Yahoo Big Board has Hamilton at #9 and Holliday at #36?!?!? ESPN Ranks Hamilton...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

Monday morning Rangers stuff

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More photos » by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP about 15 hours ago: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kevin Millwood walks off the mound after giving up the go-ahead run to San Francisco Giants' Randy Winn in the seventh inning...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/6/...
 

A new lineup is up

And it's a doozy. Thankfully, we got our sponsor back, so everything today is brought to you by Papi's Cleaners. If you've got the bases full, we'll clean everything up. 2B Ian Kinsler SS Michael Young CF Josh Hamilton 3B Hank Blalock 1B Jason Botts RF David Murphy...
>> rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

2008 Rangers Projections

DH Frank Catalanotto.276 AVG, 8 HR, 49 RBIC Gerald Laird.244 AVG, 11 HR, 44 RBI1B Ben Broussard.269 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI2B Ian Kinsler.266 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI3B Hank Blalock.272 AVG, 22 HR, 93 RBISS Michael Young.307 AVG, 12 HR, 99 RBILF Marlon Byrd.278 AVG, 13 HR, 77 RBICF Josh Hamilton...
>> mlb-rumors.blogspot.com/2008/03...
 

Spotlight on the Rangers’ lineup

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Those expecting to see Andruw Jones give Hank Blalock a night off at first base Friday and Josh Hamilton batting third didn’t get their wish.
>> www.star-telegram.com/284/sto...
 

Perseverance: Rangers Outlast Struggling Indians, 12-7

Faced with a growing pitch count crisis after Tuesday evening's 12-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers prepare to summon bullpen reinforcements; the uniform dominance of Milton Bradley, Josh Hamilton, and friends; holding a good thought for Vicente Padilla.
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Fantasy Baseball Preseason Rankings: Third Basemen

Moving right along in our preparation for 2008 fantasy baseball drafts, the FIO staff runs down its preseason rankings at each position. This time around, writer Shane Huff gives you the FIO's Preseason Top 20 Fantasy Third Basemen.
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

Today's lineups

Hank Blalock returns to the DH spot, and Taylor Teagarden gives Jarrod Saltalamacchia a day off behind the plate. Rangers lineup Ian Kinsler, 2b Michael Young, 3b Hank Blalock, dh Nelson Cruz, rf David Murphy, lf Marlon Byrd, cf Chris Davis, 1b Taylor Teagarden, c Elvis Andrus...
>> rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

New Jeff Wilson mailbag up

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More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 16 days ago: Washington Nationals' Nick Johnson (24) reacts after striking out as Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta heads back to the dugout in the third inning of a baseball...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/7/...
 

G109: Rangers lose to Angels, 3-2

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I wasn't able to see any of this game, although I did hear the Rangers scoring on the radio when I was driving around. Took a trip with the wife and kids to a restaurant we had never been to before. Was good, but not really worth the time and drive. The Rangers still have a problem...
>> www.rangerfans.com/archive...
 
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