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Giants Like Beltre And Blalock

Jul 30, 2008 3:44 PM EST

According to major-league sources, the Giants were scouting Texas third baseman Hank Blalock, who went on the disabled list with a sore shoulder Tuesday. The Rangers contacted the Giants about Blalock, a 27-year-old with some (but not overwhelming) power. The Rangers covet Giants' pitching, including Jonathan Sanchez.

The Giants like Beltre, believing he would thrive in the more fastball-oriented National League, but a source said they have not exchanged names with the Mariners.

Via San Francisco Chronicle

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Ichiro Reaches 3,000 Combined Hits In MLB, Japan

Jul 30, 2008 10:18 AM EST

Mariners' All-Star OF Ichiro Suzuki reached 3,000 combined hits in the major leagues and the Japanese League with a first-inning single Tuesday night against the Rangers, as reported by the Associated Press.

Suzuki hit a soft liner to left-center on the game?s first pitch from Luis Mendoza.

The 34-year-old Suzuki has 1,722 hits in 1,224 games during his eight seasons with the Mariners. He had 1,278 hits over 951 games in nine seasons with the Orix Blue Wave of Japan?s Pacific League.

Via AP

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Brewers And Marlins Interested In Laird

Jul 29, 2008 11:37 AM EST

The Marlins are the most aggressive suitor for Rangers' catcher Gerald Laird, but the Brewershave added themselves to the list of interested clubs, which also includes the Reds and Yankees.

Brewers' GM Doug Melvin acquired Laird for the Rangers in 2002, and Laird would be a strong complement to Jason Kendall, who needs to start only 16 more games to guarantee his vesting option for next season.

The Rangers are seeking a young starting pitcher in return for Laird and also fielding calls on their other catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

Via FoxSports

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Rangers Jul 2008 Archive

  • Texas To Deal Laird Or Saltalamacchia?

    FoxSports | Jul 28, 2008

    The Rangers continue to field calls for catchers Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

  • A's Ziegler Breaks 101-Year-Old Record

    AP | Jul 27, 2008

    A's reliever Brad Ziegler recorded six outs on Sunday to set an MLB record with 27 scoreless innings to begin his career.

  • Twins Wanted Beltre, Now After Blalock

    Boston Globe | Jul 27, 2008

    The Twins wanted Adrian Beltre but couldn't work it out and are now after Hank Blalock of the Texas Rangers.

  • Yankees Interested In Laird And Olivo

    FoxSports | Jul 23, 2008

    The Yankees have expressed interest in both the Rangers' Gerald Laird and Royals' Miguel Olivo, according to major-league sources.

  • Texas Getting Calls On Byrd And Cruz

    FoxSports | Jul 21, 2008

    The Rangers, who probably will not trade designated hitter Milton Bradley unless they receive an overwhelming offer.

  • Hamilton Steals Show, But Morneau Wins HR Derby

    AP | Jul 15, 2008

    Josh Hamilton put on an legendary show at Yankee Stadium on Monday night, hitting a record 28 homers in the first round, before losing to the Justin Morneau in the finals of the Home Run Derby.

  • Bradley Will Start At DH For AL

    RealGM Staff Report | Jul 6, 2008

    Milton Bradley will start for the AL at designated hitter during the 2008 MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium next week because of an injury to David Ortiz.