R. Vazquez demoted to utility role: Rangers manager Ron Washington told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Rangers 3B Hank Blalock (wrist), expected to return from the DL as the team's first baseman, will instead return as its third baseman Friday at Minnesota. Rookie Chris Davis will remain with the team as its everyday first baseman, and incumbent 3B Ramon Vazquez will lose his starting role. (Updated 07/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Smart move here by the Rangers, as Davis has big-time power and has put it on display in his short time with the club. He deserves a pickup now even in mixed leagues. Vazquez, an overachieving utility infielder, goes back to a more suitable role. He loses all of his Fantasy appeal, of course, but he would have lost it anyway once he cooled off at the plate. (Updated 07/17/2008).
No information available at this time.
R. Vazquez demoted to utility role: Rangers manager Ron Washington told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Rangers 3B Hank Blalock (wrist), expected to return from the DL as the team's first baseman, will instead return as its third baseman Friday at Minnesota. Rookie Chris Davis will remain with the team as its everyday first baseman, and incumbent 3B Ramon Vazquez will lose his starting role. (Updated 07/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Smart move here by the Rangers, as Davis has big-time power and has put it on display in his short time with the club. He deserves a pickup now even in mixed leagues. Vazquez, an overachieving utility infielder, goes back to a more suitable role. He loses all of his Fantasy appeal, of course, but he would have lost it anyway once he cooled off at the plate. (Updated 07/17/2008).
