Blalock comes back at third

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Friday a.m. stuff
Published 7/18/2008 by Adam J. Morris at Lone Star Ball
... that's probably true, I think the reality is that this team is not in a playoff race, and should continue to be building for the future at this point.  If it is the end of July and the Rangers are just a couple of games out, then that would be different, but 7.5 games out of first place in mid-July is not an easy place to come back from. Jeff Wilson runs down the candidates for team MVP, with three obvious choices having a not-so-obvious choice mixed in. The rotation coming out of the break will be Millwood, Harrison, Padilla, Hurley, and Mendoza. ...

Hot Corner: Blalock and Zimmerman
Published 7/18/2008 by Fantasy Sports PT at The Disabled List Informer
... Hank Blalock has completed his recent rehab assignment without suffering a setback, and should be activated for today’s game against the Twins. Originally slated to return as a first baseman, Blalock’s situation has now changed due to power boost that Chris Davis has provided since his call-up. Davis will remain at first, while Blalock will slide back to his natural third base position. Ramon Vazquez will be the loser in this situation, as he will be forced to the bench, but he will likely spell Blalock at times. ...