The Phildelphia Phillies are still focused on outfield help, but they are taking some time to focus on infield help as they are trying to land Michael Young to play third base.
Danny Knobler, CBSSports.com insider, reported that both teams have discussed a possible deal.
Dallas Morning News said talks were advanced and that the Rangers would pay more than half of the $16 million Young's final contract year. Back in 2009, Young signed an $80 million deal that would keep him in Texas for five years.
However, the acquisition of Adrian Beltre bumped Young to an exclusive designated hitter role.
This was the most recent example of how Young is willing to do whatever it takes for his club.
He started his career at second base. Then moved to shortstop, which gave Ian Kinsler a chance to break through and remain in the majors.
Then in 2009, he moved over to third base following the acquisition and readiness of Elvis Andrus at short, who came over from the Atlanta Braves' farm system on the Mark Teixeira deal in 2008.
Young was slightly bothered and felt like a spare piece in the Rangers' organization following the Beltre deal and was almost traded to the Colorado Rockies last season.
However; the Rangers kept him and he struggled all season long.
Young had his worst season totals since 2002. He hit .277, eight homers and drove in 67 runs, while totaling just 169 hits. Back in 2002, Young hit .262 with nine homers and 62 RBI with 150 hits in the season.
He was one of baseball's most consistent hitters in his prime and can still swing a bat.
For the Phillies, he presents an upgrade over Kevin Frandsen and Freddy Galvis.
Placing him in a two-spot of the order would be ideal. He is a contact hitter and doesn't strikeout too much. He would compliment Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard.
