Yardbarker: Hank Blalock

Future Free Agent Mistake Power Rankings

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:35:45 -0500

The annual tradition is back for the first time! The Giants will certainly make a free agent mistake soon, and the following rankings are an attempt to determine which mistake is the likeliest. This is not for wagering purposes, though what I don't know doesn't hurt me. And I'm not really in an especially bad or cynical mood today, but grumpy and cynical is all this idea seems to evoke.... Jermaine Dye -- OF -- (No change) Still the reigning champ. He's from th...

Does Hank Blalock deserve a look at 1B from the Mets?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:19 -0500

I was just listening to some hot stove talk on MLB.com during which they were discussing free agent Hank Blalock. At just 29 years old, Blalock represents a young, experienced option for the Mets. He had a tough stretch in...

Lefties, Lefties Everywhere

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:47:35 -0500

More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Would another lefty hitter like Hank Blalock, right, be the best fit for the Pirates? Browse more photos » Straight to the point today: one thing I find a bit strange about the idea of the Pirates pursuing Rick Ankiel and/or Hank Blalock is that both those guys are left-handed, whereas most of the Bucs' other options at first base and right field (Garrett J...

Pirates Kicking The Tires On Ankiel & Blalock

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:58:48 -0500

The Pirates are believed to have already made contact with Scott Boras about two of his clients, free agents Rick Ankiel and Hank Blalock, according to Dejan Kovacevic of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The team's preference "is for a short-term contract aimed at allowing the player a chance at full-time duty to revive their careers." With Andrew McCutchen in center and Lastings Milledge serving the default leftfielder, the idea is that late-bloomer Garrett Jones would play e...

What the f^ck

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:49:00 -0500

Awesome article I just read off the Yahoo site....(article here) It foretells the future by indicating that the Rangers are firing Hank Blalock. Ron Washington quoted as saying they "just don't see any playing time for him". I have a soft spot for franchise players. It tells me that this guy likes the game and may not all be about the money. So here we are, mathematically eliminated again from any possibility of post season play and the retarded antics from the Hick's office...

Does Hank Blalock make sense...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:21:00 -0500

The 28 y/o left handed hitter player is a free agent at the end of the year and MLBTR speculated that the Mets could take a look at him.Blalock was originally a 3B who solely played the position for his first six seasons, after suffering through two injury plagued seasons (2007-2008) he reluctantly moved to 1B. This season he played strictly 1B and apparently 3B is not an option, his shoulder will not allow him to make the throw across the diamond. Prior to his shoulder injuries Blalock was a...

Free Agent at the End of the Season: Hank Blalock

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:15:00 -0500

If I could sum up Hank Blalock's career so far 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's first two seasons were with the Rangers; he tore the cover off the ball and looked like a guy, who could hit 40+ HRs a year and become the Rangers third baseman for at least the next decade.But t...

68-54

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:38:09 -0500

More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, congratulates Hank Blalock for taking a walk in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, Aug. 21, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Browse more photos » Where's that fork?!

68-53

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:42:16 -0500

More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Texas Rangers' Hank Blalock, left, "carrying This Thing," and by "This Thing" I mean his bat, back to the dugout, after striking out. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Browse more photos » Hey, Hank Blalock at least walked to end the game. Let the healing begin, haters.

Game 78 Game Day Thread

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:22 -0500

More photos » by Donna McWilliam - AP 1 day ago: Texas Rangers' Hank Blalock, center, is mobbed by his team after hitting a two-run home run to win the game against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of their baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Rangers won 9-7. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) Browse more photos » Go Rangers...

42-35

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:28:40 -0500

More photos » by Donna McWilliam - AP about 2 hours ago: Texas Rangers' designated hitter Hank Blalock watches his solo home run in the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) Browse more photos » Pimpin' ain't easy. Neither is a Ranger victory.

Hank Blalock

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:08:45 -0500

Can Hank Blalock return to the form he had in 03/04?