March 29, 2002
Here's a good background article
Here's a good background article on Hank Blalock. One thing I'd like to comment on:
The Rangers understand it's a gamble to push a 21-year-old player into the big leagues after no more than a half-season at Double A. But in a lineup filled with potential Hall of Famers, Blalock only has to hold his own at the bottom of the order and play solid defense to be successful.
Why is this a gamble? The younger you are when you come up, the more likely you are to have a Hall of Fame career. How old were I-Rod, A-Rod, Juan Gonzalez, Roberto Alomar, Ken Griffey, Jr.? Remember Pujols last year? The Rangers should be very excited to have a 21-year-old who can play major league baseball. It sounds like he'll be a great one.
Speaking of A-Rod and I-Rod, when are the Rangers going to sign E-Rod, O-Rod, U-Rod and Sometimes Y-Rod?
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