MICHAEL YOUNG RUMORS
Writer’s Roundtable: Buying or Selling at the Deadline?
It might seem a bit early, but the MLB trade market will start developing soon, so imagine for a moment that you are the Phillies General Manager. Which players are you actively shopping at this year’s trade deadline? Are there any players in the organization that you would consider “unavailable” if another team came calling? Or are you waiting until a certain date, or a certain...
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Getting younger
On the offensive side of the ball, there are important slots for the Philadelphia Phillies to fill, and Michael Young can handle more than one. While Michael can be effective in the 2 and 3 holes, Delmon Young is better suited hitting behind Ryan Howard.
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Philadelphia Phillies story-poll: This side of the ball
There were questions before April about this year’s production for the Philadelphia Phillies and their new third baseman Michael Young. Is the meat of the attack better with him in it? TAL’S HANDY CAPS: POLL WELCOME, NEWCOMERS: This is my 11th poll and I will hone them over time, like my other postings. If you’re interested in checking out something different, my storyline...
Michael Young Is Overrated
I always have an easier time recommending someone under the radar than someone who is droppable. This is because no matter how shallow the league, the upside of someone not on your roster, even if unlikely, may actually turn out to become that player’s reality. However, suggesting someone who should be dropped must be in context of the league set-up and waiver wire. With that said...
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: The missing piece
There is a new possibility on the trading market for the Philadelphia Phillies to pursue: Mike Morse. Will Rube Amaro easily dismiss this opportunity?
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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: The GM’s creative juggling ahead
Michael Young was the 2nd domino to fall for the Philadelphia Phillies. How will the remaining dollars be spent by Rube Amaro?
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My articles are designed to represent a baseball-man’s thinking, the view from the dugout and the GM’s box. Most fans do not consider the budget, prospects on the radar, the stick-glove-or-power requirements, the...
Young Up for Challenge at Third Base
Michael Young hit .277/.312/.370 last season for the Rangers.
Michael Young spoke to reporters today about his trade to the Phillies over the weekend. He says he’s ready to take on third base.
There is no press conference scheduled for Young in Philadelphia as of yet.
Check out this video, courtesy of the Dallas Morning News.
Five reasons why Michael Young will bounce back with the Phillies
Rangers fans are left this week pondering the mixed legacy of their now departed Michael Young. As a legacy member of that team, Young had produced far more positive moments for the Rangers than the other way around. But his contract--which is not his fault--combined with two episodes of whining at position changes despite that contract--which is his fault--led to a falloff of some...
Michael Young waiving no trade clause, accepting trade to Philly today
Michael Young’s thirteen year career in Texas looks like it might be coming to an end. Young, who has played on the Texas Rangers his whole major league career is expected to waive his no trade clause and accept a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday [...]
Rangers should be ashamed for way they have treated Michael Young
So much has been made of players who have become distractions while asking to be traded. For the most part, these players have acted in a selfish way to get out of places they do not want to be. Little to no regard is intended for the team the player is currently playing for. Other times teams are simply looking to dump payroll because they cannot afford the higher...
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