The Texas Rangers still have an unsolved issue with infielder Michael Young and his trade request – they have a disgruntled infielder/DH and they have no where to trade him for now.
Yesterday, we learned that the Marlins were interested in Young to play third base in South Florida. For that move to happen Young would have to waive his partial no-trade clause for the Marlins, since the Fish are not one of the eight teams that can acquire him without his approval. It is believed that Young, a native of Covina, Ca., likely would prefer a trade to the Dodgers or even the Rockies – two teams that have interest and are free to acquire him without his permission.
With that said, here’s the running list Tuesday rumors involving Young:
– The Rockies have not called the Rangers recently regarding Young, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports, but they will listen if the Rangers call. Renck adds that the odds shrink of deal happening as each day passes.
– Buster Olney of ESPN says that the Marlins view Young as a $6-$7 million per year player, and might want the Rangers to eat more than $30 million of the $48 million owed to Young.
– The Arizona Diamondbacks are also interested in acquiring Young as a possible upgrade over Melvin Mora at third base according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. Rosenthal adds that the Diamondbacks talks with the Rangers have yet to escalate, but they might not according to Major League sources close to Rosenthal.
The Diamondbacks will need the Rangers to pick up most of the $48 million owed to Young, and the Rangers will need Young’s permission to trade him the Arizona.

