He returned to the lineup in September , but did not take the field at third base until 2008 in spring training .
Blalock was diagnosed with Thoracic outlet syndrome during the 2007 season and underwent surgery in May 2007 to remove his first rib .
Blalock returned to the lineup in September , but did not take the field at third base until 2008 in spring training .
Blalock was diagnosed with Thoracic outlet syndrome during the 2007 season and underwent surgery in May 2007 to remove his first rib .