Tag Archives: Michael Young

Those Who Might For All of Time Be Remembered

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

A few days ago I read an article about Barry Bonds’ playing days.

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The Times They Are A-Changin’

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

In the midst of Tuesday’s post-Darvish hubbub, Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com threw out the following on Twitter: “An All-Star team of the Rangers and Angels could beat the Red Sox and Yankees. West is the new East.”

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Guts & Eyes

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I’ve been watching a lot of Rangers baseball lately* and there are a few things that (I think) I’ve seen that concern me.

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Tids & Bits

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

England and America should scrap cricket and baseball and come up with a new game that they both can play.  Like baseball, for example. – Robert Benchley

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Busting Moves

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

It is almost time, once again, for baseball in Texas. Opening Day is only 3 days away, but sometimes it pays to look back before moving forward. So, briefly, I want to break down the Rangers’ off-season. I’ll go over … Continue reading →

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…and another thing!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

The Michael Young saga continues into the weekend, but at this point a trade seems unlikely. There are too many moving parts and the club seems adamant about striking a deal only if it makes sense on both ends, which … Continue reading →

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Stuff (and Stuff)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

I’ve been collecting links for the last few days, amassing information and analysis about the MY trade situation. Before I get to that, though, I want to share one other thought of my own on the subject.

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MY’s Howard Beale Moment

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

In regards to the Michael Young situation, I’ve been reading and digesting everything I could find for the last few days. Initially, I wasn’t sure exactly whose side I was on, but after giving it some thought I’ve decided that … Continue reading →

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Circling the Drain

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Before the start of the 2009 season, Michael Young wanted out of Texas. He later rescinded his request and offered to move to 3B to make room for Elvis Andrus. Now he wants out again and it doesn’t sound like … Continue reading →

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Spinning into the Oblivion

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

In regards to the Michael Young trade that still hasn’t happened, it’s getting harder and harder to tell what is real and what has been drawn from the imaginations of baseball writers still huddled around the dying embers of what … Continue reading →

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