Texas Rangers’ Michael Young not to be a distraction as he talks with teammates – MLB News
Michael Young took the opportunity to meet and talk with his Texas Rangers team-mates regarding all the issues that took place between him and team management during the off-season.
Young wanted to be traded during the off-season, but the Rangers were unable to fulfill his request due to some apparent financial issues. The media circus that followed became a distraction for the team.
However, Young met with his team-mates and reiterated his commitment to the Rangers and discussed the need to focus on Spring Training and the upcoming regular season. His team-mates were happy to meet with Young and get reassured of his place in the team
for the regular season.
"I think that was talked about more than getting ready for the season and I think that's unnecessary," Young said. "The guys know me well and I know them well and I thought it was important to say a couple of things about it and move on."
The team management was pleased that Young took the time to clear the air and show his dedication to the Rangers.
Rangers’ manager Ron Washington was pleased by Young’s speech to his team-mates. Washington also had the chance to discuss issues with team as he reminded them of the importance of Spring Training and staying focused and healthy for the upcoming regular
season.
Young is basically in his 11th season and is considered as a leader for the team. "He's a leader and that hasn't changed," pitcher Derek Holland said. "He's a guy I want to be like on and off the field. He's someone I can go to. He doesn't want
this to impact us and it won't."
The Rangers and Young will be looking to put their offseason issues behind them and focus on Spring Training. The team has some incredible talent and depth in their line-up. However, there are new players that will need the spring session to get some much
needed playing time before the start of the regular season.
The team understands the importance to stay focused during the workout sessions so that the players can come together and work as a professional unit on the field. The Rangers are hoping for a solid start to their Spring Training and of course the regular
season.
Many experts agree that the Rangers are one of the hottest teams in baseball and they will be the ones to beat during the regular season. Only time will tell if the team can manage to put in a good performance during the spring session and carry their momentum
forward into a successful regular season campaign.
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