Michael Young Wants Out of Texas

After many days of trade talks, Michael Young has officially requested a trade. "Nothings imminent" but   Michael Young has reminded the Rangers that they traded high-end prospects to the Mariners for Cliff Lee last summer, so he would assume that they would be willing to trade with any team. Rangers GM Jon Daniels states: "It's not our first choice, We'd like to go to camp with him ... If we can accomodate his request and upgrade the club he would like to do that." The team stated that they are going to do what is best for the interest of the ball club. But the Rangers state that getting Young would not come cheap, if he is to be traded, they would want a decent compensation for the third baseman. Michael Young requested a trade back before the 2009 season, but obviously stayed. It has been speculated that Young wants a trade due to the possible lack of playing time. With the addition of Adrian Beltre and Mike Napoli, he will have to be a part time infielder and part time DH. The 34 year-old has been mentioned in trade talks all winter, but it looks like the Colorado Rockies are the front-runners. But Texas would have to pay about $20 million of the $48 million on Young's salary to make it happen. Young has a limited no-trade clause that will allow him to block all but eight teams, and the Rockies are one of those eight. Young will stick to his no-trade clause, even if teams have expressed interest in him. The Athletics and the Angels both missed out on acquiring Adrian Beltre (who apparently is the most important third baseman ever?) and are still looking for someone to fill the gap. And the Rockies would not use Young in the "hot corner" but have him in at second base. But with whatever team Michael Young plays with in the 2011 season, he is a great ballplayer and deserves to play everyday, so I wish him good luck with his trade request.