Michael Young
Michael Young
7-time MLB All-Star and long time Texas Ranger who won the 2005 American League batting title and helped take the Rangers to the World Series in 2010 and 2011.
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth19 October 1976
CityCovina, CA
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People throw that label around without even seeing the player play. It's unfortunate, because nothing good can come of it. I think everybody should be judged on an individual basis.
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I had to learn to kind of let things go in one ear and out the other. It was kind of tough as a young player. I knew what I was capable of. Once '03 came around, I was tired of it. I wanted to shut some people up, and I wanted to have a big year.
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I've never seen anything like this, this is unbelievable. Anytime a player gets on a streak like this you're surprised. But Kevin is definitely capable of doing this. He's going to have a huge year.
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It was a huge shock. I didn't see it coming. I'm absolutely shocked that one of our better players and a perfect teammate was traded before Opening Day. That's part of being in the big leagues. You just move on and be ready for tomorrow.
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