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Hank Blalock #9 | Third Baseman | Texas Rangers
Height: 6-1    Weight: 200    Throws: R    Bats: L
Born: Nov 21, 1980, San Diego, CA
Contract: Signed through 2008.
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September 21, 2007
Hank Blalock threw again Thursday, but it's unlikely that he'll play in the field again this season, the AP reports. Blalock is still recovering from surgery in May to remove a rib that was affecting nerves in his arm and is now experiencing some elbow soreness. Blalock said he doesn't want to have a sore arm going into the offseason, when he plans an aggressive rehabilitation. Blalock was in the lineup as the designated hitter Thursday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
September 16, 2007
Hank Blalock did some throwing before Saturday's game and feels his forearm has improved some, though it's still sore, the AP reports. Blalock, who missed 106 days after surgery on his clavicle area to remove a rib, was limited to the DH role, going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts. He will likely have Sunday off but could play the field next week at Minnesota if he is better.
September 14, 2007
Hank Blalock, who has been limited to DH duty since returning from the DL, wants to play third base before the season comes to an end, although it's unclear if that's realistic, according to the Dallas Morning News. "If it's still sore and I don't play third base this year, it's not that big a deal," Blalock said. "I'd like to be out there, but I don't think I have to prove anything to myself for peace of mind. I'll be excited to get back out there whether it's the last 10 days of this season or opening day next year." Although it keeps him from playing the field, Blalock's shoulder hasn't been affecting him at the plate, as he's hit .364 with three homers and 10 RBI in 10 games since returning.
September 6, 2007
Hank Blalock, who has been used only in the DH spot since being activated from the DL earlier this month, said he expects to be back at third base before the Rangers begin a series with the Twins on Sept. 17. Blalock said he still needs to be able to make throws on the run and in the hole without any pain, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is coming back from thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into the neck. He had surgery May 21 to remove a rib, which helped alleviate the problem.
September 1, 2007
Hank Blalock was activated off the disabled list Saturday, and Ron Washington plans on using him as the DH Sunday, the Rangers official site reports. "He's ready to get into the fire," Washington said. "Hank is a proven commodity. Hank is going to be fine. He just needs to get at-bats." Blalock has been on the shelf since May, after having a rib removed.
August 31, 2007
Hank Blalock may be activated Saturday when major league rosters are expanded to 40 players, according to the AP. Blalock's season has been limited to 39 games because of a condition called "thoracic outlet syndrome," which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into the neck. He had surgery May 21 to remove a rib, which helped alleviate the problem.
August 27, 2007
For the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in May, Hank Blalock was able to throw all the way across the infield on Sunday. He made about a half-dozen throws from the full distance and should be able to increase that number over the next few days, according to the Dallas Morning News. Ideally, Blalock will begin a rehab assignment as soon as Thursday.
August 21, 2007
Hank Blalock, who is recovering from surgery to remove a rib, has slowed his throwing program after being unhappy with his reworked mechanics. The Rangers had been hoping that he would be ready to begin a rehab assignment by the weekend, according to the Dallas Morning News. "When I come back, I really want the mechanics to kick in," Blalock said. "I want to be able to play deeper and make good, strong throws. Doing drills in Minnesota, I wasn't happy with the way I was throwing. This is something of a mechanical setback." It's unclear how much this will set him back.
August 18, 2007
Hank Blalock (rib surgery) took grounders again and threw across the diamond Friday, but not all the way to first base, the AP reports. Ron Washington said if all goes well, Blalock will start throwing all the way to first base on Saturday. "It was a very good day for Blalock," Washington said.
August 17, 2007
Hank Blalock, who is recovering from rib surgery, could begin a rehab assignment on August 23, according to the Dallas Morning News. Manager Ron Washington said Blalock would need only three day of playing before he's activated, so it's possible we could see the third baseman back in a Rangers uniform before the end of the month.
August 16, 2007
Hank Blalock took another step in his recovery from rib surgery when he made throws to first base during early infield practice Wednesday, the AP reports. It's the first time he's done that since he went on the DL on May 18. Blalock, who has been taking batting practice, is throwing from the cut of the grass, and will make deeper throws in the next few days. If he continues to progress, he should be ready for a minor league rehab assignment in a little more than a week.
August 12, 2007
Hank Blalock will start making straight throws to first base Tuesday. He will continue making different kinds of throws, and if all goes well he could begin a rehab assignment next week, according to the AP. He's been on the DL since May, when he had surgery to remove a rib that was affecting a nerve.
August 7, 2007
Hank Blalock is still feeling some soreness in the nerves along his side muscle, which forbids him from making strong throws. He should be able to go on a rehab assignment once that clears up, according to the Dallas Morning News. Blalock is recovering from surgery to remove a rib.
July 25, 2007
Hank Blalock (shoulder) still isn't making throws to first base, the AP reports. He's running, hitting and fielding grounders, but Blalock still doesn't have all the feeling back in his fingers to make accurate throws.
July 20, 2007
Hank Blalock is not going to be able to make his goal of returning from shoulder surgery by Aug. 1, the Rangers official site reports. Blalock could only throw halfway to first base comfortably during fielding drills on Thursday and is going to need much more time to build up arm strength. "There's no way I'll be back by then," Blalock said. "I tried to push as far as I can and throw comfortably during defensive drills, and I threw it half way to first base . . . I need to get [100 percent] to get a strong grip on the ball, too."
May 24, 2007
Hank Blalock was released from the hospital on Wednesday following surgery to remove a rib, according to the Dallas Morning News. He's expected to be sidelined until at least mid August as he recovers. Ramon Vazquez and Matt Kata will continue to fill in at third base.
May 18, 2007
Hank Blalock will undergo surgery to remove a rib on Monday, and he'll be sidelined up to three months, according to the AP. He had been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into the neck. The Rangers have yet to make a roster move, but Matt Kata could get a good deal of the playing time at third base.
May 17, 2007
Hank Blalock didn't take part in Thursday's game against the Astros, because he had a knot in the back of his right shoulder. Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister was expected to examine the third baseman, and initial reports indicated that the injury was a muscular issue, according to the AP. "He wanted to go," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "The doctor decided we have to back off today." At this point, it appears to be a minor ailment, but it could keep him out of Friday's game, as well. Matt Kata started at the hot corner on Thursday.
March 26, 2007
Hank Blalock mildly twisted an ankle during Saturday's game, according to the Star-Telegram. Although he said he could play Sunday, manager Ron Washington gave him the day off to rest up.