Team Player

Michael Young finally agreed to move to 3rd base to make way for the arrival of Elvis (Andrus). He's asked for a trade and even in agreeing, is still grousing saying he might as well be moving to left field.

I really appreciated one writer's comment. He said "ask Young if he would prefer the Rangers void his contract and allow him to seek his best deal." Of course he wouldn't because it's not likely he will get that kind of money anywhere else.

Young has been exalted as a team player for agreeing to move from 2nd base to shortstop because the team needed it. Now that he is being asked again, it seems the team concept isn't quite as important. I wonder if that's because his first move was to the premier position in the infield and this move isn't.

I can appreciate all the obstacles. Learning to play a new infield position is just that...learning. What Young has worked to perfect over 5 years now has to start all over. The bonus, at least in the eyes of the Rangers, is that it gives the Rangers a little better shot at getting to the World Series. Maybe they will get the idea that good pitching helps ALOT but in the meantime, this is the next step. Are they right? Who knows but I do know what they've been doing hasn't worked so trying something new isn't the end of the world. Oh...and the fact the Rangers pay him millions of dollars a year to play seems like it would give them some input on where people can best help the team.

Anyway, it has happened and now we can say "Elvis is in the building!"

That's my Friday ranting. On a different note, DirecTV now has the MLB Network and I'm really liking it. How did people survive without ESPN and the MLB Network? Wow.

Have a great weekend and remember that God loves you wherever and in whatever condition you are in.