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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Report: Michael Young chooses family over baseball
Veteran infielder Michael Young is set to retire, sources told FOX Sports. Young has three good offers, including one from the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he wants to spend more time with his family. The 14-year veteran, who spent most of his career with the Texas Rangers, hit .300 with a .346 on-base percentage, .441 slugging percentage and .787 OPS in 1,970 games. Young was a seven-time All-Star, won the 2005 AL batting title and won an AL Gold Glove as a shortstop in 2008.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Dodgers in pursuit of Michael Young
The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to try and convince free-agent infielder Michael Young to put off retirement and re-sign with the team, ESPNLosAngeles.com reports. Young would fill the team's hole at second base, where a competition is expected to be held in spring training. He hit .279/.335/.395 with eight home runs and 46 RBI in 519 at-bats between his two teams.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Michael Young still contemplating retirement
With spring training only weeks away, veteran infielder Michael Young has a tough decision to make -- continue his MLB career or retire. "I'm going to take my time and make sure I go over my options, and do what's best for my family," Young said Sunday, per MLB.com. "I've got three sons at home, and obviously they're my top priority. I mean, baseball's in my blood; good competition's in my blood. So I'd love to continue to do that. But at the same time, I want to do what's best for my family, for my boys." If Young decides to continue his MLB career, it appears he would reconsider signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and fill the team's need for a utility infielder. "I haven't been in any big hurry, but at the same time I want to be very respectful to the teams I'm talking with," Young said. "Obviously, I can't say enough about my time with the Dodgers. I've made no secret about the fact that they rank at the top of my list. I loved my time with L.A. Great time with the team, a first-class organization top to bottom; just an unbelievable experience to play for them."
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Rangers, Michael Young not headed for reunion
Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Saturday the team considered bringing back Michael Young to help fill their utility role, but the team will go with an internal option, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Young spent 13 seasons with the Rangers (2000-12) before splitting last season between the Phillies and Dodgers.
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by Chris Cwik |
Dodgers talking with Michael Young
The Los Angeles Dodgers are talking to infielder Michael Young, according to the Los Angeles Times. Young spent the second half of the season with the Dodgers in 2013. The 37-year-old hit .279/.335/.395 in 519 at-bats.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Sources: Michael Young has offers from four teams
Veteran infielder Michael Young has "decent offers" from four teams, sources told FOX Sports. However, he is strongly considering retirement since he wants to spend more time at home with his wife and three sons. Young played 126 games for the Philadelphia Phillies and 21 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. He hit .279 with a .335 on-base percentage, eight home runs, 26 doubles and 46 RBI.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Yankees consider Michael Young, Mark Reynolds at 3B
The New York Yankees are considering adding infielders Michael Young or Mark Reynolds to fill the team's hole at third base, ESPNNewYork.com reports. The Yankees tried to trade for Young last season before he was dealt to the Dodgers, while Reynolds signed with the Yankees after being released by the Indians in August. Reynolds hit .220/.306/.393 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI in 445 at-bats between his two teams last season. Young hit .279/.335/.395 with eight home runs and 46 RBI in 519 at-bats between his two teams.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Brewers have interest in Michael Young
The Milwaukee Brewers have interest in free-agent infielder Michael Young to fill the team's hole at first base, FOX Sports reports. The Dodgers and Rockies are also in the mix for Young's services. Young hit .279/.335/.395 with eight home runs and 46 RBI in 519 at-bats with the Phillies and Dodgers last season. He has played at least 30 games at first base in each of the last three seasons.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Reunion between Michael Young, Rangers possible
The Texas Rangers and free-agent third baseman Michael Young could reunite under the right circumstances for both parties, MLB.com reports. Young, the Rangers' all-time hit leader, spent his first 13 seasons in Texas before being traded last offseason. He hit .276/.336/.395 with eight home runs and 42 RBI in 468 at-bats with the Phillies before being dealt to the Dodgers at the end of August and going 16 for 51 in September.
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by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
Rockies could have bench spot for Michael Young
The Colorado Rockies have interest in free agent infielder Michael Young, according to the Denver Post. However, no deal is imminent, and the team is viewing Young as a possible bench option. Young finished the season with the Dodgers after coming over from the Phillies in an August trade, and they declined his team option for 2014.
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