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The Texas Rangers aren’t pro-actively shopping Michael Young. They’re simply listening when other teams call to talk about him.
We can’t have a problem with this, can we?
As I noted occasionally in the playoffs, Young’s limited mobility at third was on the verge of making him a defensive liability. His average dipped in 2010 (from .322 in ’09 to .284), though his power numbers have maintained (22 to 21 homers).
But trading their long-time face of the franchise would be a public relations hit for the Rangers. Especially if the move doesn’t net Cliff Lee.
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The Rangers say they aren’t looking to trade Young. But let’s don’t call him “untouchable.”
There aren’t many of those types playing in our area.
The Untouchables
Texas Rangers – Josh Hamilton. Neftali Feliz. Elvis Andrus.
Dallas Cowboys – DeMarcus Ware. Dez Bryant. Jason Witten. Tony Romo.
Dallas Mavericks – Dirk Nowitzki.
Dallas Stars – Mike Modano.
