Dmitri Young to work out for Pirates
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Dmitri Young (nicknamed “Da Meat Hook”) hasn’t played since 2008 and has had some serious weight and health issues in the past. But now, the 38-year old has slimmed down big-time and is looking to make a comeback. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick wrote a good piece about Young’s efforts to make it back to the bigs, and it includes this awesome quote that...
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Pirates working out Dmitri Young
Dmitri Young has been out of MLB since 2008 after battling diabetes and alcoholism. He's reportedly set to work out for the Pirates.
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Philadelphia Phillies Give Dmitri Young a Workout
The Philadelphia Phillies worked out former slugger Dmitri Young today, according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden. Young, 38, is attempting a comeback at the major league level.
Young spent the last several years of his career with his weight fluctuating between 290 and 320. He is down to 232, and intent on playing again at the professional level.
Young last played in 2008 with the Washington...
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Dmitri Young, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Other Players to Look At
I thought that the Pittsburgh Pirates had hit rock bottom when they signed Clint Barmes to a two year, $10.5 million deal this offseason. He is coming off a year in which he hit .244, only played 123 games, hit 12 HR’s and stole 3 bases, and struck out more than twice as often as he walked. Aside from an uncharacteristic season in 2008 in which he hit .290, the 33 year old...
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From the 'I can't believe this is actually happening' file
Pittsburgh Pirates and Manager Clint Hurdle plan on working out Dmitri Young next week at the Pirates Spring Training complex @ Bradenton FL
— JIM BOWDEN (@JimBowdenESPNxm) February 7, 2012
SteakGrowsOnDmitri. (Seriously, I have nothing to add here. Young was a perfectly acceptable player the last time he suited up, but that was in 2008. He retired in 2010. He's 38 now and...
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Pirates Will Work Out Dmitri Young, If Dmitri Young Can Work Out
RumBunter post about the ridiculous notion that the Pirates are actually going to give Dmitri Young a look. Click away, nerds!Clipped from: rumbunter.com (share this clip)
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Dmitri Young Is All Skinny Now
Dmitri Young, our sixth-most blogged-about person of 2008, weighed in at 291 pounds once, the year after batting .320, and he’s looked pretty much the same ever since.
Here’s what Da Meathook is looking like now, though, (via Nats Enquirer):
There’s no telling what the secret to his success is (massage therapy perhaps?), but word is he’s lost 70 pounds, which is 20 more...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Dmitri Young Worked Out For The Phillies
According to ESPN's Jim Bowden, the Phillies worked out former Nationals' first baseman Dmitri Young.
The 38-year old has not played in the majors since 2008, but the Phillies said he showed quick hands and great footwork. He also lost 75 pounds.
Via Buzz On Broad
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Dmitri Young plans to make a comeback in 2012- Will play Winter League in Venezuela
Former first baseman Dmitri Young told Bill Ladson of MLB.com today that he is looking to make a comeback as a player next year.
He also said that he is planning to play in the Venezuelan Winter League this year. Sources close to PRO Rumors said that the 2011 Venezuelan Champions “Caribes de Anzoategui” agreed to a deal with Young.
Young hit .292/.351/.475 with 171 HR...
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September 17, 2011
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September 17, 2011
Give This Man an Invite
Before last season I wrote a pair of columns (which I would link to but the site is down) looking at the more interesting non-roster invitees in every team’s Spring Training Camp. It might have been the most enjoyable column to research I wrote all year and I’ll be doing it again at around the time pitchers and catchers report for the 2012 season.
When I do write that...
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'Fro Sho': Baseball's Best Afros
With big hair making a comeback throughout "The Show" it is time to pay homage to one of histories great 'do's ? equally fascinating and underrated ? the afro.
Grab those butterfly collars and plaid slacks 'cause it's time to take a stroll down memory lane with baseball's best 'fros.
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July 19, 2007
Pirates Roundtable Podcast: Episode 2
Here’s Episode 2 of our Pirates Roundtable Podcast. Catch Episode 1 here if you missed it.
Topics we discussed include: The A.J. Burnett rumors, the state of the Bucs’ minor league system, Dmitri Young, the Pirates’ announcers, and a good amount of other stuff.
We have a solid group going (Jon from McEffect, Jim from North Side Notch, and Cory from Three Rivers...
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Dmitri Young explains his weight loss and comeback
This photo of Dmitri Young — taken by WTOP’s Craig Heist during this month’s winter meetings — got some online love from Nats fans, who continue to save a soft, mushy, flabby spot in their hearts for Da Meat Hook.
Young, you see, has lost 70 pounds and is looking to make a comeback in 2012.
“I really want this to happen,”one Nats fan wrote. “Miss you, Meathook.”...
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December 19, 2011
Former Tiger Dmitri Young Jailed
Dmitri Young had a tumultuous career in the major leagues. Yesterday, his coaching career hit a snag as well.
Young, serving as a bench coach for the Oakland County Cruisers of the independent Frontier League, was arrested yesterday by the McLean County (Illinois) Sheriff’s Department on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Young posted...
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July 06, 2010
Philadelphia Phillies Give Dmitri Young a Workout
The Philadelphia Phillies worked out former slugger Dmitri Young today, according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden. Young, 38, is attempting a comeback at the major league level.
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Preview of Nationals Park
A link to a pictorial tour of Nationals Park, set to open its doors 50 days from today. This place will truly be a great place to watch a game, and offers elements and designs unlike any other park in the majors.
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February 09, 2008
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February 09, 2008
Dmitri Young Talks Baseball Cards
Dmitri Young’s major league career lasted 12 seasons and he finished his career with an impressive .292 batting average. The former first round pick spent time with St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit and Washington before calling it a career following the 2008 season.
While Young was appearing on baseball cards, he was also collecting them. A big leaguer’s income allowed...
Via Sports Collectors Daily
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August 10, 2010
Dmitri Young given dpink slip
Despite hitting .300, the Tigers released Dmitri Young due to 'performance issues.' I'm sure there is more to this story, but this article provides the background. I would assume Young will be approached by several teams if there isn't anything else to this story. He could definitely help a contender coming off the bench.
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September 07, 2006
No matter what hurtful, absurd, things Jim Bowden says, we will always love him.
(AP Photos/The Washington Times, Peter Lockley. Sometimes, we long for the halcyon days of Jim Bowden and his Segway.)
"Following in the footsteps of Paul LoDuca and Dmitri Young, another bad [signing] by the Nationals. This time by a new GM, at least. ...At least a different GM is making this decision along with Stan Kasten and the organization...
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December 08, 2009
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December 08, 2009
Dmitri Young Activated
Young has been activated and will be batting 7th tonight. It appears the Tigers are going to take a serious look at him over the next week in order to determine if DY is going to be a bat they can count on for the rest of the season or if they need to acquire one before the deadline. He was hitting .150 in 20 Double-A AB's.
Via Tigers Weblog
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July 21, 2006
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July 21, 2006
Portraits of Da Meathook as a Young Man
MLB Network aired the debut of ?We Are Young: A Baseball Family? last night, and I watched it this afternoon while working. Actually, I didn?t really watch it so much as gaze at the screen whenever older brother Dmitri was talking. You can blame me for that if you like, but it?s a two-hour program, [...]
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March 03, 2009
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March 03, 2009
Slimmer Young is worth double-take
Dmitri Young turned heads Monday as he strolled through the hotel 70 pounds lighter. He's listed in baseball-reference.com at 295 pounds from his playing days.
Via Star Tribune
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December 07, 2011
Pirates Round Table Podcast: Episode 2
Brian from Raise The Jolly Roger, Jim from Northside Notch, Corey from Three Rivers Burgh Blog, and I hopped back onto it for the second straight week and did another roundtable podcast. Topics covered were:The possibility of the A.J. Burnett / Garrett Jones tradeThe rotation with/without BurnettFirst base with/without JonesProspectsDmitri YoungAlex PresleyHow our blogs startedand...
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Dmitri Young's Gut Feeling
(AP Photo. There's still time for Dmitri Young to return and save the season!)Trust your gut, Dmitri! Washington Times' Mark Zuckerman catches up with Da Meat Shake Hook in this morning's paper. Judging by Dmitri's comments in the story, he's clearly getting the cold shoulder from his employer. For example, there's this:"I feel like I'm part of that...
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July 09, 2009
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July 09, 2009
Dmitri Young in Venezuelan winter league
While Delmon Young was playing for the Tigers in the MLB postseason Wednesday night, big brother Dmitri was in Venezuela, trying to re-start his own baseball career.
I found this quote from Dmitri on the Web site of Caribes de Anzoategui, the team he’s playing for. Translation via my colleague Paul Tenorio:
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