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It's likely that Blalock will become the designated hitter in 2009, Manager Ron Washington said. Blalock was forced to finish 2008 at first because of a gimpy throwing shoulder. "It?ll primarily be as the DH," Washington said. "I can guarantee you he won?t just be a DH. He will have his days in the field." |
The Texas Rangers exercised their $6.2 million club option to retain Hank Blalock on Friday.