Cowlishaw on Blalock-

by Adam J. Morris on Mar 9, 2009 11:06 AM CDT

I missed this column this morning (probably because it is in the paper that doesn't cover the Rangers any more), with Tim Cowlishaw writing about Hank Blalock's attempt to put up the type of numbers he has the last two seasons for a full year while staying healthy.

Worth checking out...

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Through Age 27:
Blalock 787 G, .274/.337/.465 127 HR, 469 RBI
Konerko 810 G, .279/.337/.470 129 HR, 475 RBI

Konerko at 28: 155G, .277/.359/.535 41 HR, 117 RBI

by Evil Monkey on Mar 9, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions

1st number

games played, is the least likely.

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by t ball on Mar 9, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Not at DH

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Mar 9, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

We'll see.

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by t ball on Mar 9, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions

2004

Konerko was 28 in 2004. Blalock posted career highs in HR and RBI in 2004 (32/110). MLB didn’t really wake up to steroid testing until after the 2004 season. Not sure that I would bet on a breakout season for Blalock (even though he can be very productive if healthy).

by Jack Nicholson 1974 on Mar 9, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Apparently, there may only be the DMN at some point according to this article:

The 10 Major Newspapers That Will Either Fold or Go Digital Next

by SanDiegoKev on Mar 9, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions

caution... merger ahead

How long before they merge.

The Morning News has a circulation of about 350,000 and the Star Telegram has just over 200,000. The Star Telegram will have to shut down or become an edition of its rival. Putting them together would save tens of millions of dollars a year.

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year

by RangerMad on Mar 9, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Then we'll have

the DFW Morning Star Telegram News with umpteen terrible columnists and no beat reporters covering any team except the Cowboys. I’d like to see Galloway forced by the merger to accept covering dog shows and flea markets or something.

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by t ball on Mar 9, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions

what would it take for Blalock to enter into the team's plans beyond 2009?

If he stays healthy, produces above average offense, and is willing to accept a slightly team-friendly contract, would that place him in the Rangers plans going forward? Or is it just cut and dry that no matter what happens this season, it will be his last in a Ranger uni?

Doctor please. Some more of these.

by tricer on Mar 9, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions

I think

Max will decide his future, unless we end up trading Salty/Tea.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 9, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Two trades

We would have to trade both Max Ramirez and either Chris Davis or Justin Smoak this seaosn for Blalock to be considered for the future no matter how good he does this year

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Mar 9, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions

D'oh

Forgot about Smoak’s impending arrival, yeah, this is it for Hank.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 9, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed.

If this occurs

he stays healthy, produces above average offense, and is willing to accept a slightly team-friendly contract

I think they trade him anyway, using his numbers as a chance to add another decent prospect. i doubt they trade Ramirez and Smoak/Davis.

by Ezzra on Mar 10, 2009 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Blalock

Will need to be hitting like one of the top 15 bats in the league and we’ll need to see a trade of MaxRam or Smoak or either of those 2 struggling next season. Even then, I can’t imagine the team giving Blalock anything more than an extra couple of years guaranteed.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Mar 9, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions