CHRIS YOUNG RUMORS & GOSSIP

RHP Chris Young rejoins Nats on minor league deal

Right-hander Chris Young has agreed to a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, giving the team some added depth in case they need an extra starting pitcher during the season. Young originally signed a minor league deal with the Nationals in February and made four spring training starts before being released on March 26. Washington announced Young's new deal Thursday...
Via AP on Fox
April 04, 2013  |  Discuss

Why The Chris Young Signing Is A Big Deal For The Nats

Earlier today, the Washington Nationals announced that they signed righty starter Chris Young to a minor-league deal, and he will report to Triple-A Syracuse after extended spring training. Young spent time in Nationals spring training before opting out of his spring contract. Signing a journeyman veteran pitcher to a minor league deal is usually not big news for a team like the Nats...
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April 04, 2013  |  Discuss

Young Could Make Perfect Sense To Replace Dickey In Mets Rotation

Chris Young remains a viable option to be re-signed to fill the rotation void according to what a source told Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Young, returning from surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule in his right shoulder, made 20 starts for the Mets in 2012 and went 4-9 with a 4.15 ERA in 115 innings. The innings total was his highest since logging 173 innings with San Diego...
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January 04, 2013  |  Discuss

Mets Considering Whether To Bring Back Chris Young

According to a team insider, the Mets are still considering whether to bring back and re-sign free-agent RHP Chris Young, Andy Martino reports in the Daily News. The trade that sent R.A. Dickey to Toronto and brought back catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud, created a new hole in the starting rotation. The Mets will not replace their lost ace with a top pitcher, but are seeking...
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December 20, 2012  |  Discuss

It is time to end the Chris Young era in New York

Tuesday night the Mets scored more runs (9) than they had in their previous five games (8). They pounded out 14 hits, including multi-hit games from five of their first six hitters in the lineup. They had two homers and came back from 4-1 and 5-4 deficits. They also received 5.2 scoreless innings from their bullpen. They beat the hated Phillies, bringing their record against...
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August 29, 2012  |  Discuss

The crazy and unlikely success of Chris Young

I am glad that Chris Young is back in the rotation for the Mets; however, I am not quite sure exactly why. Obviously, he is an upgrade on Chris Schwinden. But if you go down and list his pros and cons, there are an awful lot of things to be concerned about with Young. He’s injury prone, his fastball doesn’t light up the radar guns, he gives up a ton of fly balls, he has unsustainable...
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June 19, 2012  |  Discuss

Young Set To Return This Week

Chris Young was effective for the Mets last year, but was limited to 4 starts before his shoulder problems began. Over the next week, several Mets are expected to return from injury and rejoin the 25 man roster. One of these injured players is Chris Young. Young, all 82 inches of him, is expected to enter the Mets rotation upon return. Whether or not Young will help the Mets is a...
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June 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Mets Pitcher Chris Young makes a big step in his rehab, getting closer to rotation?

Chris Young took another step toward completing his rehab from shoulder capsule-repair surgery by throwing six scoreless innings for Buffalo on Thursday, allowing only two hits to Columbus. He walked three and struck out two and threw 50 of his 87 pitches for strikes. The Mets have been talking about Young making one more start for Buffalo before bringing him up to the majors...
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June 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Chris Young Has Solid Rehab Start. Flushing On The Horizon?

Mets tall right hander, Chris Young made his first rehab start last night in Port St. Lucie. The methodical Young had a solid outing,  going 5 innings without allowing a run.  In Young's first outing since have surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule in his pitching shoulder last May, he was better than anyone could have expected. Young pitched 5 innings, didn't allow...
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May 11, 2012  |  Discuss

Mets closing in on deal with Chris Young

According to Andy McCullough of the Star-Leger, the New York Mets are close to striking a minor-league deal with former starter Chris Young. Another survivor of anterior capsule surgery is expected to rejoin the Mets by the end of the week. Chris Young, who started four games last season, is close to an agreement on a minor-league contract with the team, according to a person with...
Via MetsZilla Verified_ybn
March 26, 2012  |  Discuss
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