rangers trade thoughts........

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Outfield is the main focus, but Rangers mull Michael Young return - CBSSports.com

 

[romeo212000]

Outfield is the main focus, but Rangers mull Michael Young return - CBSSports.com

Why on gods green earth would we want young back?

 

[scotsman1948]

Why on gods green earth would we want young back?

Maybe unlike you they still think he can contribute.

 

[slugger82685]

Latest On The Rangers' Search For Hitters
By Steve Adams [July 26 at 9:41am CST]
Even after acquiring Matt Garza earlier this week, reports have indicated that the Rangers are looking for offensive upgrades. They've been linked to Alex Rios, Hunter Pence and Kendrys Morales already, and Jon Heyman of CBS Sports now reports that the team has had internal discussions about re-acquiring Michael Young, given the news that Lance Berkman could miss the remainder of the season or even retire.

Heyman cautions that a Young trade isn't a likely outcome, and the Rangers are still more focused on adding outfield bats as they await the fate of Biogenesis-connected outfielder Nelson Cruz. The Yankees, Red Sox and Reds are all said to be considering Young as well. Heyman reports that the Rangers have also expressed interest in Padres outfielder Chris Denorfia and Mets outfielder Marlon Byrd, though reports indicate that the Mets feel little inclination to part with Byrd.

Texas has Manny Ramirez at Triple-A Round Rock, but his bat has cooled since a hot start, and Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported late last night that the team was unlikely to give Ramirez a shot anytime in the near future. Passan reported that the Rangers may not recall Ramirez at all, and one scout who watched Manny told Passan:

"This isn't Manny Ramirez. This is a 41-year-old still trying to play baseball and not doing it very well."

Ramirez is hitting .250/.318/.417 with three homers in 66 plate appearances since signing with the Rangers and reporting to Triple-A. He's struck out eight times and drawn six walks, but an evaluator told Passan that his bat "looked slow."

from MLBTR

 

[romeo212000]

Maybe unlike you they still think he can contribute.

Yeah, that's why they traded him to begin with. He's been just as bad this year. $100 says he doesn't come back.

 

[Jbear]

Why on gods green earth would we want young back?

Probably Wash pushing for Young to return. Wash wants his clubhouse leader back and it will make it easier for Wash to do the lineup card for each game. However, this idea is the worst possible way of trying to kick start the offense. The idea that it is even being talked about by the FO is scary. Young did a ton for the Rangers in the past but those days are gone and he has done so little for Philly this season that it should reinforce the idea that Young has nothing left for a contending team. Young back on the Rangers team.

 

[bradw516]

Hell no on Young. Double play machine, third in the league with 17. .268 with RISP, not what we need.

 

[romeo212000]

Probably Wash pushing for Young to return. Wash wants his clubhouse leader back and it will make it easier for Wash to do the lineup card for each game. However, this idea is the worst possible way of trying to kick start the offense. The idea that it is even being talked about by the FO is scary. Young did a ton for the Rangers in the past but those days are gone and he has done so little for Philly this season that it should reinforce the idea that Young has nothing left for a contending team. Young back on the Rangers team.

 

[scotsman1948]

Yeah, that's why they traded him to begin with. He's been just as bad this year. $100 says he doesn't come back.

I don't want him back, just saying that they may feel he can help. Would rather see them bring some OF help

 

[romeo212000]

I don't want him back, just saying that they may feel he can help. Would rather see them bring some OF help

I bet there's a less than %5 chance they bring him back.

 

[Hambombs]

No way Young comes back after we dumped him

 

[Duane1952]

There is no way young comes back. JD wanted him gone so that Wash would not play him every day. JD will not bring him back. That's all we need murphy and young in the same lineup, no thanks.

 

[jta4437]

Yeah, that's why they traded him to begin with. He's been just as bad this year. $100 says he doesn't come back.

Not quite that bad, but he's by no means an much of (if any) improvement on what we already have

 

[Hambombs]

I know Angels would maybe not trade him. But although there were rumors of him being traded. But Mark Trumbo seems interesting as a DH option here.

 

[romeo212000]

I know Angels would maybe not trade him. But although there were rumors of him being traded. But Mark Trumbo seems interesting as a DH option here.

 

[Hambombs]

????

 

[darrylgann]

I know Angels would maybe not trade him. But although there were rumors of him being traded. But Mark Trumbo seems interesting as a DH option here.

Easier seeing Seattle trading with us than the Angels. In fact, I don't ever see the Angels trading with us.

 

[Hambombs]

Easier seeing Seattle trading with us than the Angels. In fact, I don't ever see the Angles trading with us.

Yeah that's why I think its unlikely. Trumbo doesn't bring any value besides offense, which is what we need.

 

[romeo212000]

I know Angels would maybe not trade him. But although there were rumors of him being traded. But Mark Trumbo seems interesting as a DH option here.

????

Why not bring up trout and Harper while we're talking about trades that will never happen?

 

[Hambombs]

Why not bring up trout and Harper while we're talking about trades that will never happen?

Please tell me youre not comparing Trumbo to Harper and Trout?