MICHAEL YOUNG NEWS
Drew helps Sox secure HFA again
July 16, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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AL 4, NL 3 (15)
WP: Kazmir LP: Lidge SV: None
HRs: AL-Drew; NL-Holliday
Summary:
It was the longest All Star game, time-wise, and tied for the longest in innings, but in the end neither the length nor late hour could prevent the American League from winning its 11th straight Mid Summer...
Mets Looking At Rangers All Star, Michael Young
December 09, 2008 by
Mets Merized Online
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Tim Brown, at Yahoo Sports, is reporting that that the Texas Rangers are shopping All Star second baseman, Michael Young.
The Texas Rangers are quietly shopping shortstop Michael Young, said an AL executive whose team is in the market for a shortstop.
Young, 32, will start to draw...
The Ranger offense since the All Star Break
August 03, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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Name
AVG
OBP
SLG
Michael Young
.417
.462
.783
Nelson Cruz
.341
.438
.659
Andruw Jones
.219
.405
.594
Elvis Andrus
.311
.396
.467
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
.235
.278
.529
David Murphy
.256
.348
.436
Marlon Byrd
.242
.277...
A couple of Inside Corner stories
August 07, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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A couple of Inside Corner stories for you to check out, if you haven't already...
Evan Grant has a story about Michael Young's red-hot streak in July, and how it reminds Marlon Byrd of Jim Thome putting the Phillies on his back and carrying them in 2003...
And Bob Sturm...
Game 67 Game Day Thread
June 20, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Jeff Chiu - AP
about 21 hours ago:
Texas Rangers' Michael Young, right, is congratulated by Andruw Jones after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants' Randy Johnson in the fourth inning...
40-33
June 27, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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More photos »
by Tony Gutierrez - AP
about 1 hour ago:
San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera, right, steals third as Texas Rangers' Michael Young, left, looks back in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington...
Rangers star Young to miss at least two weeks
September 02, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Michael Young thought his season was over when he heard a pop in his hamstring while running down the baseline. So the bad news for the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers that their All-Star third baseman will be out at least two weeks could have been much worse.
Texas Rangers' Michael Young strains hamstring, to have MRI
Rangers All-Star third baseman Michael Young left the second game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a strained left hamstring.
Young's best postseason chance marked by Pudge's return
August 26, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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After nine years in Texas, Michael Young is still waiting for the playoffs. This is his best shot, one that coincides with the return of Pudge Rodriguez, a reminder of the glory years, Danny Knobler says.
Rangers offensive stats since the All Star Break
August 20, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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Name
AVG
OBP
SLG
Michael Young
.349
.407
.611
Nelson Cruz
.311
.404
.600
Ian Kinsler
.246
.315
.585
Elvis Andrus
.312
.381
.473
Marlon Byrd
.280
.326
.472
Omar Vizquel
.333
.356
.404
Josh Hamilton
.288
.341
.415...
Michael Young in 2009
June 08, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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More photos »
by Tony Gutierrez - AP
24 days ago:
Texas Rangers' Michael Young (10) congratulates Andruw Jones, right, following his two run home run that scored Young off of a pitch from Los Angeles Angels' Joe...
The Michael Young Post
January 12, 2009 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Michael Young wants a
Yes, Young plays shortstop. Yes, the Mariners have a terrible mess of a SS. But Yuni costs nothing and who knows, maybe he
Game 77 Game Day Thread
July 01, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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More photos »
by Donna McWilliam - AP
about 19 hours ago:
Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young throws out Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales after Morales hit a chopper off Ranger pitcher C.J. Wilson in the eighth...
G122: Rangers lose to Rays in 10 innings, 5-4
August 25, 2009 by
Ranger Fans
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A couple of home runs (Young, Byrd), a triple (Young), a double (Teagarden), and three singles weren't enough. The Rangers lost in 10 innings.
I hate writing about those almost as much as I hate writing about Yankees losses. If we go into the Bronx this coming week and are bad...
Rangers' Holland stymies M's; Young blasts two HRs
July 30, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Derek Holland took a one-hit shutout into the ninth inning and Michael Young hit two of Texas' five home runs, leading the Rangers over the Mariners 7-1 Thursday.
Rangers' Young runs bases for first time since injury
September 15, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young is running the bases for the first time since being injured.
Michael Young returns to Texas Rangers' starting lineup as DH
Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young is running the bases for the first time since being injured.
Friday mid-day linkaliciousness
September 11, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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There've been a bunch of things out there of note the last week or so I've been wanting to link, and haven't gotten around to it, so I'll try now...
The Rangers are #7 on the BP Hit List this week, and Marc Normandin says he's rooting for them to win the A...
Michael Young running the bases
September 15, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Michael Young is out testing his strained left hamstring right now. He's running the bases right now, going from first to third. He's getting a chance to get outside now that it's not raining. Ian Kinsler just walked up and is watching as well.
There is no timetable yet...
One other All Star selection comment
July 05, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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I've said that Ian Kinsler got hosed, and I've also said that I don't think Kevin Millwood not making the team is that huge of a snub.
But also...Michael Young probably deserved to stay home, as well.
Evan Longoria won the fan vote, and deservedly so.
Young was named...
Michael Young confident offensive slump will end
June 14, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Michael Young acknowledged that the offense has not carried its weight during this homestand. That's 11 runs in five games in this homestand (six of those against the Dodgers on Friday night). They aren't putting runners on base or getting the timely hits.
"We have a...
Michael Young finds silver lining
September 02, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Texas third baseman Michael Young actually thought the diagnosis on his strained left hamstring was good news. He's likely out at least two weeks, but had the feeling when he left the ballpark Tuesday night his season was over. "I looked on the bright side," he said....
How do you like that 1-2 punch at top of order?
September 10, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Michael Young's injury forced the Rangers to make some changes at the top of the lineup. And it brought about the move of Elvis Andrus from No. 9 to No. 2 in the order.
That puts Julio Borbon and Elvis Andrus as 1-2 against right-handers. It's fun to watch, isn't it. Both...
Michael Young update
September 01, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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The biggest event for the Rangers Wednesday might not be the game against Toronto, but instead a noon MRI scheduled for Michael Young's left hamstring. He left the second game in the third inning after straining his hamstring running down the first-base line. Young doesn't...
Michael Young out at least two weeks for Texas Rangers
Rangers All-Star third baseman Michael Young is out for at least two weeks because of a strained left hamstring.
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