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Hank Blalock?

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MLB Trade Rumors says the Giants have interest in 27 year old Rangers 3B Hank Blalock.  I say why not if they'll take Winn/Taschner/PTBNL (which I'm willing to bet is a little bit of a pipe dream).

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How about some Hank Blalock?
  • Hellz yes
  • Hellz no
  • I like kittenz

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Is it really that hard to think of 75 words to say about Hank Blalock? Why not make some mention of his stats this year or perhaps some grousing about his home/road splits or his injury problems.

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by jponry on Jul 23, 2008 4:24 PM PDT   0 recs

75 words is, like, practically a book.

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Jul 23, 2008 4:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not when you put in, like, words...

like “like.” That can double your output in like no time.

bringing you moral turpitude since 1963

by Idaho Nick on Jul 23, 2008 6:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah

It’s like, really not that, like, hard to get to, like, 75 words, you know?

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by raisingcain on Jul 23, 2008 9:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You want people to conjure original thoughts?! That’s asking a lot.

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by Natto on Jul 23, 2008 10:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nah

just make sure Pancho Villalona keeps his 3b glove oiled up as SF returns him to play the hot corner

by wilriv21 on Jul 23, 2008 4:27 PM PDT   0 recs

I'd like me some Hank Blalock...

He’s the kind of low risk-high reward player that we should be taking in. He takes up a bit of our payroll, but that’s okay because our payroll’s gonna be tiny next year. If he can stay healthy, he could turn into a productive hitter again. And his salary should make it hard for Texas to demand anything much in return.

by boonitez on Jul 23, 2008 4:38 PM PDT   0 recs

How high is the reward, though? He’ll be 29 next year, he’s got a career line of .274/.337/.462 in a bigtime hitter’s park, no speed, not much of a fielder at third, substantial injury history … He’s a lot more likely to be a placeholder than a long-term solution.

by Evan on Jul 23, 2008 4:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's fine.

Club option for next year, and then he’s out.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 24, 2008 8:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 23, 2008 4:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Worked for mei n MLB 08

I traded for him in MLB 08 and he did alright…

althought Lincecum was 24 – 0 with 280 K’s and Cy Young winner…

by Hella Bay Area on Jul 23, 2008 4:42 PM PDT   0 recs

MLB 08 has it's flaws

For example have you ever noticed that Fred Lewis is WHITE on that game. Of all the people on the Giant’s Fred is the farthest from being white.

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by The Thrill on Jul 23, 2008 9:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Velez at 2B is farther from being Frank White

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.

by S.F. Giangst on Jul 23, 2008 10:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ugh… i’ll give the standard “if he comes cheap” response. he should be entering his prime, and in limited time this year and last he’s been good. i don’t know much about his defense, but a career 799 OPS in Texas doesn’t excite me. however comma another year of castillo scares the crap out of me. so, a cheap stopgap? yes, please.

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by jasomack on Jul 23, 2008 4:42 PM PDT   0 recs

I will take him if they are giving him away as a salray dump

I wouldn’t even be crazy about taking on the contract and I sure as hell wouldn’t give up anything of value for him. Maybe the Giants can get them to take Roberts and pay like 1/4 of his salary with the Giants paying the other 3/4 or so.

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jul 23, 2008 4:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Blalock sucks. He’s not good defensively. Has no speed. He can’t hit lefties. He can’t hit on the road. He’s not even hitting well at home over the past 4 years or so. He hasn’t been good for awhile now and likely won’t ever be good again.

DO NOT WANT.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 23, 2008 4:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Oh yeah and he can’t stay healthy.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 23, 2008 4:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think I can sum up the answer to your question thusly:

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 23, 2008 5:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Dude

I can’t even see your eyelashes. You lie!

Only 874 games until the end of Zito's contract

by thehavenot on Jul 23, 2008 6:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dammit, now when I get home I have to take a picture of my beautiful girly eyelashes…

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 23, 2008 8:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, my camera was dead and it was 2:00 in the morning and all my full-resolution pictures are on a computer I can’t get to right now, so we’ll have to go with the best that MySpace can provide me, edited on my laptop for clarity:

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 24, 2008 2:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Creepiest McC Photo.

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Jul 24, 2008 5:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

zombie

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jul 24, 2008 9:18 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Vegetarian Zombie.

Which is weird, because I totally ate meat when I was alive.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 24, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

GRAINS.... GRAINS!!!

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 24, 2008 9:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

nice.

by Evan on Jul 25, 2008 7:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

IMPROMPTU CAPTION CONTEST!!!

My entry: "Howie finally gets a hold of some pussy."

"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK

by Josh from Hollywood on Jul 23, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Third biggest pussy I've ever seen

AT BEST!!!

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Jul 23, 2008 6:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

“Guess where my other hand is”

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Jul 23, 2008 6:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

BLASPHEMY

Hear me out. We all agree that we want Aurilia, Winn, and Roberts gone, not necessarily in that order. Since we could accomplish those things, and he can replace Castle at third, why not do it? It would be a little more watchable this year, gets rid of vets, and doesn’t kill our plans for next year. Maybe something like Aurilia, Winn, Taschner would work, or take one of Aurilia/Winn out and put another pitcher who isn’t important in there, since Texas needs pitching.

by giants9107 on Jul 23, 2008 5:17 PM PDT   0 recs

How many left-handed hitters do we want on this team?

It seems like almost every worthwhile Giants hitting prospect in or near the majors is a lefty.

Considering the team’s home park, that strikes me as a recipe for disaster. Adding another guy, particularly one as questionable as Blalock, and at a traditional right-handed power position… pass.

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Jul 23, 2008 5:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Instead of Blalock

I’d rather sign Joe Crede for two years plus an option, plus a clause that if he sucks his buddy Aaron Rowand pays half his salary.

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by leftymalo on Jul 23, 2008 5:51 PM PDT   0 recs

okay. i’ll sign this deal.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 24, 2008 6:36 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Blalock is a FA after this season

but his contract has a $6.2 million club option w/$250,000 buyout, so we’d be trading for one year at $6.2 million for a guy who hasn’t be healthy in 3 years.

lifetime .274/.337/.462
home: .304/.372/.525 (not AT&T Park!)
Road: .244/.302/.399 (ouch!)

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 6:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Anyone who wants him is not seeing his Road stats

He is horrible outside of one of the best hitting parks in the majors, worse than Pedro Feliz.

Why anyone would want him is beyond me, particular if it would cost us someone valuable, like the relievers listed above in one post, and since he would cost us $6.2M. If you are going to waste money like that, give me that money!

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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Jul 24, 2008 3:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

FA after this season = trash heap rental?

DO NOT WANT.

Makes no sense. Not even Sabeanfield would do this.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Jul 23, 2008 6:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Blalock for Zito works

by wilriv21 on Jul 23, 2008 6:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Texas has an option on Blalock for 2009. He only becomes an FA if they don’t want to pay him 6.2 million dollars.

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by rxmeister on Jul 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd like Blalock

But that package will def not get it done. They are set in the outfield, especially if they resign Milton. I don’t think he’ll be worth what they are asking.

by AngelWillSaveUs on Jul 23, 2008 6:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Blalock is not a good idea. I’d rather not pursue an injury prone third baseman that can’t hit lefties or outside of the Arlington.

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Jul 23, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

if they throw in Max Ramirez or Chris Davis, I'd do it.

and just buy out Blalock’s option.

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM PDT   0 recs

How is he worse than Castillo?

If we don’t give up prospects, I don’t see a problem.

by giants9107 on Jul 23, 2008 8:18 PM PDT   0 recs

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by Natto on Jul 23, 2008 11:33 PM PDT   0 recs

I don’t get it.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 24, 2008 12:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It’s a LOST reference.

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by Natto on Jul 24, 2008 1:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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What do you mean by "Too much"?

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by daveinexile on Jul 24, 2008 8:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

could we get Jolene Blalock instead?

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.

by S.F. Giangst on Jul 24, 2008 3:19 AM PDT   0 recs

Or...

Mookie!

Ralph Barbieri, heal thyself.

by ThrillisGone22 on Jul 24, 2008 7:17 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don’t swing that way. cues ST:VOY DVD

Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.

by S.F. Giangst on Jul 24, 2008 8:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m not convinced Blalock is an improvement over the melange at 3B for 08/09. His road splits indicate poor performance at the Phone Booth. His lefty bat doesn’t fit the Giants lineup or park. His last full year (2006, 150 games) .266/.325/.401/.726 look a little too Castillo-y for me (2008, .260/.313/.412/.725). Last year he had sample size problems, a good week in May and a hot end to the season (after missing June, July and August).

Roberts for Blalock – sure. DL for DL. But Winn/Tasch/PTBNL? This isn’t for Blalock of three years ago – its for a player who has now displayed some significant flaws and for a short term rental. As a free agent signing – depending on terms, it also might be okay. He is a nearly case of high risk/high reward – I can see the people salivating at the 900 OPS at 3rd base – Giants’ problems solved! I’d rather the package return a 24 year old stymied/blocked 3b at AA/AAA.

Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Jul 24, 2008 7:27 AM PDT   0 recs

Nah. But if TX buys him out and he becomes FA we can offer him a minor league contract and invite him to SP next Feb.

We SHOULD however go aggressively for Crede this off season. I say 3 years $30m with incentives and performance metric based options. Hell we can even throw in the locker next to Rowand’s.

by toofruss on Jul 24, 2008 9:08 AM PDT   0 recs

This

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 24, 2008 9:28 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And another thing..

This would also stick it nicely to the CWS since our first rounder next June should be protected anyway. I’m still pissed about getting swept, and by what they did to old Comisky Park.

by toofruss on Jul 24, 2008 9:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What’s all this Crede noise lately? He’s still over 30, he still has a bad back, he still can’t get his OBP over .325, he still has his stats inflated by his home ballpark. We should keep looking for a player who’s actually good.

by Evan on Jul 24, 2008 10:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

108 OPS+ in 08. He is on 30+ HR pace, which as a right hander would probably not drop off that much here in SF. He is not “over 30” as much as he “is 30”, but given that I would only go three years at that rate, and make the options based upon performance. (I know that is not Sabien’s style, but hey I’m just saying what I would do.)

What are we paying Bengie to hit clean-up? Would Crede be an upgrade? Would 3 years get us to Gillespie?

by toofruss on Jul 24, 2008 11:02 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This "Crede Nonsense"

Is because he is the most realistic upgrade at 3b this side of the 3 year horizon.

There is no one in the MiL who will perform at 3b, and there are few other FA options. Either we make a move for Crede, or we have Castillo until the farm system can produce someone.

Crede is in budget, will make this team better, and will not block anyone nor hurt the development of this team.

And he is 30, the same age as Aaron Rowand. Not over 30.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 24, 2008 11:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, i’m not interested in Crede, he’s not very good & wil cost too much. Paying a lot of money for average players is the path of failure as we’ve proven so brilliantly in recent years.

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by GiantFan on Jul 25, 2008 4:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It wouldn’t make any difference, there’s no chance Crede will be a type A free agent (as it’s based on the previous 2 seasons) so whoever aquires him won’t have to give up a draft pick regardless.

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by GiantFan on Jul 25, 2008 4:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

BP chat

Christina Kahrl just answered my question about Blalock on her chat over at BP. It’s up near the top, and it’s free.

by BigO on Jul 24, 2008 10:33 AM PDT   0 recs

Anagram of Hank Blalock

Blank Halock

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 24, 2008 10:40 AM PDT   0 recs

dude

How do you come up with these?

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 24, 2008 11:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

pure brain power

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 24, 2008 11:26 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

also

Black Hanklol

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 24, 2008 4:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

B Anklalock!

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Jul 24, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

winrar

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Jul 24, 2008 4:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There’s no h there.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jul 24, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That’s because you don’t believe.

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
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by Natto on Jul 24, 2008 5:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Crede and Blalock make me a whole lot more okay with Jose Castillo.

"Just another ahahahaha... laugher."

by capnk on Jul 24, 2008 11:12 AM PDT   0 recs

I take that back. I’ be okay with Blalock if he came cheap.

"Just another ahahahaha... laugher."

by capnk on Jul 24, 2008 11:16 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Castillo being "cheap"

Does not make his suck okay.

Low payroll is not an excuse for shitty performance.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 24, 2008 11:22 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sure it does, in a you get what you pay for kind of way. If I pay a kid $5 to mow my yard I expect a lot less than if I pay a landscaping company $150 a week to take care of it. Hell, Southwest has made a profitable airline out of lowering customers expectations, then meeting that level.

by tyrannoman on Jul 24, 2008 11:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And that's just what we need

The slogan for next year “Only 55 wins, but at least these guys are cheap!”

For some reason I don’t think lowering expectations and meeting the level is an acceptable approach for a sports team.

Unless you are the Pirates, Marlins, or Devil Rays.

This year excepted.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Jul 24, 2008 12:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree with you, it’s not the best way to run a baseball team, but there is almost always a spot for a player like Castillo. I don’t care for him either, but as a last minute Kevin Frandsen replacement, he’s been allright. Is is flawed? Certainly. Has he been the worst player on the team? Not even close. If the Giants’ magically summon a 2B and a 1B with huge power (I know, fantasy land) then you can live with a guy putting up Castillo’s numbers at 3B.

by tyrannoman on Jul 24, 2008 7:50 PM PDT