The Examiner did an interview with 31st Round pick LHP Travis Blankenship.
Blankenship:
"It's a blessing and dream come true. (Astros scout) Jim (Stevenson) will come by Friday to get everything figured out. I'm excited to sign and get the opportunity to begin my pro career with the Astros...
..."I really enjoy being a reliever. To enter the game in certain situations, whether it's to get a lefty out, I enjoy doing that. It's fun to be able to pitch in back-to-back games and be a real workhorse."
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
