Michael Young Strains Hammy and Strains the Texas Rangers' Playoff Hopes

There was some bad news out of Texas yesterday. According to the Fort Worth-Star Telegram, Texas Rangers 3B Michael Young will be out at least two weeks and possibly more with a strained hamstring. This is a HUGE blow to a Rangers ballclub that is fighting for a playoff spot. Not only are the Rangers going to miss Young’s bat in the lineup, but more importantly, they are going to miss his leadership on the field. I have the same feelings towards the Rangers’ lineup as I do the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation—you can probably plug anyone in there and they would be somewhat successful. I am confident the Rangers will replace Young’s bat on some level, but it’s hard to replace ”the man” on the team in a middle of a pennant race. Young plays everyday, is one of the most professional players in the game, and when he is not out there, it hurts any team that he is on. The Rangers have been a resilient bunch all seas...