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Article: Extra practice time could pay off for Blalock: Injured third baseman has been working on fielding techniques.
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- The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX)
- Article date:
- July 29, 2007
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Byline: Evan Grant
Jul. 29--KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The object of Hank Blalock's rib-removal surgery was to improve blood flow to his arm. A by-product may be that it helps improve his hands, too.
Blalock has had nearly a full month to work daily with manager Ron Washington and infield instructor Art Howe on the fielding techniques that were introduced during spring training. The amount of time Washington and Howe have been able to devote to Blalock alone now far outdistances the time they spent working in spring.
Washington has been trying to teach Blalock better "swiping" ability that will allow him a better chance at fielding balls to his side. The idea is to get ...
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