Comments on: Texas Rangers Third Baseman Michael Young on Hamstring Injury: “Obviously, this is Pretty Tough”

By: JustSaying

JustSaying — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:45:59 +0000

omar looked great at 3b and could play there a few days……no panic….just a way for the kids to step up……..my will be back soon………think positive and stay close to the ice machine…….

By: HH

HH — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:53:13 +0000

You put Blalock at 3B and let him throw his shoulder out and become a free agent. And hope for the best.

By: Rossometown

Rossometown — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:46:17 +0000

I’m getting kind of tired of people thinking Smoak should be here any time soon. The kid isn’t ready, period. Look at his numbers in Oklahoma City. He has been slow to adjust to AAA pitching, although he was getting better as the season wore on. However, he isn’t ready to face big league pitching. I don’t know if people are just buying into the hype too soon, but you don’t get drafted and then turn into an all-star. Smoak WILL have a great major league career, but it takes time.

Secondly, what has been the key to this team’s success this year? DEFENSE! Crush can play at third, but he’s not a very good third baseman. He is a stopgap for a few games if need be, he is not the answer there. Smoak, who had a really good glove in college and has plus potential, is not the defensive first baseman Davis is. By making that move you are downgrading half your defensive infield, which would spell disaster. Omar is the third baseman with Michael out. German can fill in just fine as the backup (I hope).

By: Bobby in Bryan

Bobby in Bryan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:01:28 +0000

If it’s only a strain, MY won’t be out too long. But now its time for everyone else in the order to get the ‘eye of he tiger’ and take up the slack. Forget the wild card–let’s go after the Angels. Go Rangers!

By: Tom B

Tom B — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:42:39 +0000

Injuries happen, It’s Sept. so the roster is expanded. If it had to happen, and they do, this is the time that permits more bodies to cover 3rd. You hate to see MY hurt but he’ll be back and the pennant race continues. Everybody picks up their gear and marches to the sound of the guns….or crack of the bat.

By: Post-Game(s) Show: Rangers 5-5, Blue Jays 2-2

Post-Game(s) Show: Rangers 5-5, Blue Jays 2-2 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:29:39 +0000

[...] Down • The hamstring injury to team leader 3B Michael Young was disheartening and could have significant impact on the club. • OF Marlon Byrd was 0-for-7 in [...]

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:56:46 +0000

If Young is going to miss significant time, a couple of weeks or so, do you think Smoak could be brought up to play first while CD plays third?

I know Smoak is in the world baseball cup right now but I’m sure the Rangers could get him if needed. I’d much rather see that than two more weeks of Blalock at first.

By: scooper

scooper — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:33:13 +0000

Two things:
1) MY says he’s never had hamstring issues before, so he doesn’t know firsthand the different degrees of the injury, he just knows it hurts bad.
2) he is the leader of your team and extremely important to your success – you are going to schedule an MRI even for precautionary reasons.

Let’s not panic yet. We’ll know more by tomorrow evening.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:15:40 +0000

I swear, just this morning I was talking to my brother about the way Young has been running to first base lately on routine ground balls (see Monday game). Just with reckless freakin’ abandon! I commented that he does this to show teammates in the dugout what he expects out of them. Then I said, that’s fine unless you put your health in peril.