ERIC YOUNG JR. RUMORS

Will Rockies Swap Eric Young Jr. For Justin Turner?

Thoughts from Joe D. The Rockies remain strongly interested in the Mets’ Justin Turner, writes Troy Renck this morning in his column for the Denver Post. The Rockies could still move Eric Young Jr. because of a crowded outfield situation with as many as four players competing for reserve spots, including Charlie Blackmon, Eric Young Jr., Tyler Colvin and Jamie Hoffman. Young...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  23 days ago

Is Eric Young Jr. On His Way to the New York Mets?

Aside from a Tuesday during the Winter Meetings, the New York Mets have remained quiet this off-season.  Perhaps things will pick up if some more of these teams would stop talking and start moving some pieces.  Some of the latest chatter links the New York Mets to the Colorado Rockies’ Eric Young Jr.  The 2B/OF presents an intriguing target for the New York Mets.  Ranked...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 29, 2011

Not So Keen On Mets Acquiring Eric Young Jr.

#bbpBox_149192708857151489 a { text-decoration:none; color:#009999; }#bbpBox_149192708857151489 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }There is some talk of eric young jr. With the mets. But to clarify, juston turners name hasn't yet come upDecember 20, 2011 1:21 pm via Mobile WebReplyRetweetFavorite@JonHeymanCBSJon Heyman Heyman is one of the most and most reliable sources when...
Via BigAppleMetsTalk  |  December 21, 2011

Mets reportedly interested in Eric Young Jr.

According to ESPNNewYork.com, the New York Mets have reportedly expressed interest in trading for Eric Young Jr, the Colorado Rockies utility man. Earlier reports from Adam Rubin said that the Mets and Rockies talked about Jon Niese and also Justin Turner being apart of a deal, but now later reports state that Justin Turner isn’t going anywhere. I really don’t understand...
Via MetsOnline  |  December 20, 2011

Mets Interested In Eric Young Jr.

The Mets have expressed interest in Eric Young Jr. of the Rockies, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com. Rubin's source indicated that the Mets may be able to obtain Young by sending Justin Turner to Colorado and that the teams continue discussing Jon Niese. Young, 26, has a .246/.324/.295 line with 15 extra base hits in 479 career plate appearances in three stints at...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  December 20, 2011

Multiple scouts watching Rockies Eric Young Jr.

Scouts are watching Eric Young Jr. of the Colorado Rockies, according to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post.  The team has plenty of depth at second base with Jose Lopez, Jonathan Herrera and Ty Wigginton, so it'll be difficult for Young to make the team when camp breaks. Young has hit .333 in 15 at-bats this Spring and the Post says that he hasn't lost any speed while recovering...
Via PRO Rumors  |  March 24, 2011

Eric Young Jr. Could Attract Trade Interest

There are at least a few scouts on hand to watch Eric Young Jr. and with the Rockies' depth at second base, the 25-year-o… Source
Via Daily Sports News Trends  |  March 12, 2011

Rockies hope Young Jr. is answer at top of the order

Apparently, Eric Young Jr. was born to run at Coors Field. His first time at the ballpark was Coors' inaugural season. Would have been 1995.
Via Denver Post  |  August 27, 2010

The Pickup Artist: Eric Young Jr. To The Rescue

by Paul BourdettFiled under: MLB Waiver Wire Need help navigating the waiver wire each week? Let the Pickup Artist be your guide. Infielders Eric Young Jr. (2B/OF, COL) - 21% According to the Denver Post, Young is going to get a "long look" at leadoff for the Rockies. Need I say more? OK, I will. Since being recalled from Triple-A on August 14, Young's started five...
Via FanHouse  |  August 19, 2010

The Colorado Rockies resist the temptation to trade Eric Young Jr.

24-year old switch hitting 2B Eric Young Jr. was a hot topic in trade discussions last week but the Rockies were smart to keep him. Young was the Rockies’ #18 rated prospect when the season started according to Baseball America but he’s probably moving up that list fast. He has played in 97 [...]
Via Rockies Locker  |  August 02, 2009
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