Rangers Exercise Option on Blalock

by hugo on Nov 8, 2008 12:35 PM EST in Toronto Blue Jays News

Another day, another offensive player coveted by Jays' fans retained by his team. The Texas Rangers exercised their $6.2 million option on third baseman Hank Blalock
. I wouldn't say this is a surprise since that is good value to get a player of Blalock's caliber on a 1-year deal, but I was hoping that Texas would cut ties with their off-injured power-hitting third baseman and we could sign him as a DH and as insurance for Scott Rolen at 3rd base (as well as insurance at 1st base, since the Jays continue to talk about trading Lyle Overbay).

Of course, the Jays could still make an offer to the Rangers for Blalock, but their greatest commodity is bullpen pitching and it's hard (though not impossible) to get much for that.

Anyway, a good bit of business for Texas. Even if they don't want Blalock, he has a lot of trade value to a team like the Jays so good move.

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Smart move by the Rangers

6.5 million isn’t that much for a bat like his.

Did you see what Boras wants for Manny? 6 years? I can’t see anyone wanting to give him that many years.

by Tom Dakers on Nov 8, 2008 1:26 PM EST reply actions

Boras isn't going to get Posada's deal for Varitek either.

So what he’s asking for now is not going to resemble what he accepts very closely. Manny isn’t a high school draft pick who can sit for a year to hold out for more money.

"He almost has to start. Do you believe in miracles?"

by Torgen on Nov 8, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions