Interest in Kyle Blanks?

[El Gordo]

Davis could maybe be serviceable at 3b for them.

They still have Uribe for next year, who is a better 3B than Davis.

[El Gordo]

He is a big boy who gets a lot of boo boo's.

Maybe he wouldn't if he could just DH/1B. Might be needing a 1B in a year or two.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Maybe he wouldn't if he could just DH/1B. Might be needing a 1B in a year or two.

Perhaps. I have always liked Blanks, but he has not shown an ability to stay healthy to this point.

[El Gordo]

Perhaps. I have always liked Blanks, but he has not shown an ability to stay healthy to this point.

But how many 6'6'' 265 lbs. OF do you see running around. The Padres killed him putting him in the OF.

[CA-ORIOLE]

But how many 6'6'' 265 lbs. OF do you see running around. The Padres killed him putting him in the OF.

Yeah, you may be right. He could be worth a shot as a DH/1B.

[Rene88]

Yeah, you may be right. He could be worth a shot as a DH/1B.

Yep. Let's get on this.

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[Tx Oriole]

What Orioles player/players would you trade for him? Norris?

I would hope not. I think Norris has more value for the O's.

[Ruzious]

Blanks is all of 361 days younger than Young. Young was a bigger-time prospect than Blanks. He was a number one overall pick. Young has had spells when he has hit very decently in the majors, as well.

I believe that I would prefer Blanks myself, depending on the cost, of course, but not for the reasons you list. I just think Blanks has faced injuries and can now be a better player than Young if he can stay healthy. And, lets face it, Delmon's past off-the-field issues still cast a cloud of doubt going forward. Blanks has no such baggage to my knowledge.

Obviously I wouldn't have made my post if I didn't think Blanks can be better than Young. Young's had opportunities. We pretty much know what he is - regardless of what he was as a prospect. And unless injuries have sapped Blanks athleticism, he also can play the field occasionally and not feel like you're risking his life - unlike Young.

[Guest]

Kyle Blanks - 1B - Athletics

A source told MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo that "a ton of teams" were showing interest in 1B/OF Kyle Blanks.

Blanks was non-tendered by the A's on Tuesday and has immediately drawn interest around the league. Cotillo didn't name specific teams, but it's clear that Blanks won't have a problem finding a new home. He slashed .309/.409/.436 in 55 ABs in 2014 before his season was cut short by tendinitis in his left Achilles. If he is able to stay healthy, his bat has a nice bit of power.

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangers?src=hash">#Rangers</a> signing Kyle Blanks.</p>— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="

">December 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[webbrick2010]

Seems like a guy DD would have been all over.

Perhaps didn't have time as he was choosing his color scheme for his office in Toronto.

Seriously be nice to see the O's do something to prove that their phones still work

[Crazysilver03]

Seems like a guy DD would have been all over.

Perhaps didn't have time as he was choosing his color scheme for his office in Toronto.

Seriously be nice to see the O's do something to prove that their phones still work

Seriously be nice to see you make an intelligent post. So you want them to do something just to do something. That isn't a very good approach.

Blanks must have thought he had a better opportunity in Texas.

[Finisher]

.392 minor league OBP but simply cannot stay healthy. Never would've passed the Angelos physical.

[weams]

.392 minor league OBP but simply cannot stay healthy. Never would've passed the Angelos physical.

The Orioles physicals seem pretty accurate these days, I am assuming you meant that in the most complimentary way.