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Blalock to man first after break

By john • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: hank blalock, major leagues, ron washington, texas rangers

Rangers manager Ron Washington stated the expected line when asked who would be playing first for the team following the return of Hank Blalock.
“I want Hank” the second year manager replied.
Blalock has been out of the lineup since late April when he went down with a torn hamstring. Expected to be out for 3-6 weeks [...]


Blalock to debut at first keeping Davis in Frisco

By john • May 24th, 2008 • Category: chris davis, chris shelton, hank blalock, major leagues, texas rangers

The Texas Rangers have been looking for more production out of their first basemen this season. After acquiring Ben Broussard in a trade this winter they figured they would have a stop gate while slugger Chris Davis continued to get seasoning in the minors.
Broussard however struggled hitting just .159 with 3 home runs on his [...]