So Before Anyone Mentions Michael Young
Young, 32, told FOXSports.com on Sunday night that he has asked for a trade and given the Rangers a small list of teams for which he would waive his no-trade clause.
There's almost certainly not a player living off of the past as much as Young (okay, maybe this guy). It's not enough that Young is a terrible fielder but also that his bat is in a steady decline. That just so happens to be the one thing that made him somewhat valuable. Here's a look at his WARs since 2005:
| Year | BAT | FLD | WAR |
| 2005 | 30.3 | -27.1 | 3.4 |
| 2006 | 10.1 | -3.7 | 3.6 |
| 2007 | 7 | -10.1 | 2.6 |
| 2008 | -9.7 | -3.9 | 1.7 |
That's not a good trend to have. Further, his contract is awful -- through 2013 with 16 annually. So yeah, he won a Gold Glove, and he's probably an All-Star until the Rangers (or whomever) take him out back, but he's not worth the time.
Edit: also see Tommy's comment, apparently something's up.
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His offensive upgrade over Bartlett probably wouldnt
even make up for his huge defensive downgrade. Don’t know if we would win any extra games with him at SS/2B
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
by joeybw on Jan 12, 2009 12:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HE HAS BASEBALLS BEATING IN HIS CHEST
This story is hilarious.
by Erik Hahmann on Jan 12, 2009 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No way the Rays entertain a deal for Young, but
“my sources” say a Former Ranger, OF may sign with the team today.
by Tommy Rancel on Jan 12, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Juan Gonzalez?
Anyway, as I was lying in the puddle, I think I may have found a way for us to get Bonds and Griffey, and we wouldn't have to give up that much.
~George Costanza~
by Sandy Kazmir on Jan 12, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ruben Sierra?
Juan Beniquez?
Vogt early, Vogt often.
by Brickhaus on Jan 12, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Rays have seemingly maxed out the amount of money they can spend. Frankly, I am suprised they spend 60 million this year!
No way Stuey allows Friedman and Co. to spend a dime more. Young is due $62 million over the next 5 years. Even dumping salary by trading guys like Wheels/Bradford won’t help.
by TheUltimateBucFan on Jan 12, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am sure we are done spending money
BUT I would like this much more than Young
I talked to one executive last week who predicted second baseman Orlando Hudson, one of the free agents the Nationals have targeted, would wind up getting just a one-year guaranteed deal at a low base salary, with incentives and options
Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart
by joeybw on Jan 12, 2009 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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