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Michael Young | Third Baseman

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (36) / 10/19/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: UC-Santa Barbara
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Michael Young is not in the Phillies' lineup Saturday.
It's just a scheduled day off for Young. The Phillies are going with Freddy Galvis at third base in his place. May 4 - 3:19 PM
Source: Bob Brookover on Twitter

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Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Michael Young went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored Friday against the Mets.

All three hits were singles. Young only has one home run so far this season, but he's hitting a cool .333 (27-for-81) through 24 games. While his hot start has been aided by a fortunate BABIP (batting average on balls in play), his multi-position eligibility should come in handy in most mixed fantasy leagues.
Apr 26 - 10:07 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Michael Young (illness) went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in his return to the starting lineup Sunday.

Young didn't start Saturday's game due to illness, but felt well enough to make an appearance as a pinch-hitter and play the full game Sunday. The 36-year-old is hitting a cool .357 (15-for-42) to begin the year.
Apr 15 - 1:59 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Michael Young is out of Saturday's lineup due to illness.

Freddy Galvis will start at third base for the Phillies against the host Marlins. Young is considered day-to-day.
Related: Freddy Galvis
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Apr 13 - 5:51 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Michael Young went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and an RBI triple in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

The longball was his first in a Phillies uniform. Young was batting .188 though the first five games, but he's picked up seven hits in the last three games to boost his average to .345. Ryan Howard and John Mayberry also homered for Philly.
Apr 9 - 9:49 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Despite entering the season at age-36, Michael Young believes that he can improve upon his defensive range at third base this season.

He believes that he has discovered a flaw, that he was too high in his setup, causing his first step to be far too slow. While a more explosive first step will help him in the field, the Phillies will need him to step up and deliver solid run production in the middle of the lineup if they plan on competing in the National League East.
Source: FOXSports.com
Mar 8 - 7:11 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Michael Young hit his first spring homer Sunday off Baltimore's Chris Tillman.

It initially looked like Young would hit second for the Phillies, but now it appears that he'll occupy either the third or fifth spot initially. Either way, he'll probably be a quality RBI guy, though without the homers or steals to be a particularly good fantasy third baseman.
Mar 3 - 4:04 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Michael Young will not participate in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, opting instead to spend the entire spring in camp with the Phillies.

Young was unlikely to be selected for a spot on Team USA, but there had been rumblings that he might want to suit up for Mexico since his mother and wife are of Mexican descent. Instead, the veteran infielder will use the spring to get himself acclimated to his new team.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Team Mexico has listed Michael Young as a potential candidate for its World Baseball Classic roster.

Young hasn't committed yet to anything, but he's eligible to play for Mexico because his mother is of Mexican descent and it's not like he'd have a chance of cracking the starting lineup on Team USA. So the idea does make some sense. Though the Phillies, who just traded for the fading 36-year-old third baseman, might object.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Tue, Dec 25, 2012 04:17:00 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Phillies acquired INF Michael Young and cash considerations from the Rangers for RHPs Josh Lindblom and Lisalverto Bonilla.

The deal is official following commissioner Bud Selig's approval. The Rangers are expected to send $10 million to the Phillies to cover the $16 million Young is owed for next season. After playing all over the infield and at DH for Texas the last two years, Young will be Philadelphia's everyday third baseman. He'll be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2012 that saw him bat just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 12:13:00 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Phillies have acquired Michael Young from the Rangers.

Young accepted the deal after getting $1.2 million in benefits from the Rangers and a full no-trade clause from the Phillies. The Rangers are expected to cover $10 million of the $16 million owed to Young next season and will receive right-hander Josh Lindblom and prospect right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla. According to Nightengale, Young has informed the Phillies he is not willing to sign an extension. The 36-year-old will serve as the Phillies' starting third baseman in 2013.
Related: Phillies
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 01:55:00 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Michael Young has "indicated a willingness" to accept a trade to the Phillies.

This confirms an earlier report by MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan that Young is expected to waive his no-trade clause. Grant notes that the deal isn't finalized, and that financial aspects still need to be worked out. Under the proposed trade, the Rangers will receive right-hander Josh Lindblom and a minor leaguer, believed to Lisalverto Bonilla, in return for Young.
Related: Phillies
Source: Dallas Morning News
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 01:45:00 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports that Michael Young is expected to accept a trade to the Phillies and that a deal could be done as soon as Saturday.

After spending his entire career in Texas, Young projects to enter spring training as the Phillies' starting third baseman. The Rangers will save roughly $5 million in payroll that they could use toward signing free agent right-hander Zack Greinke, and are expected to receive reliever Josh Lindblom and a prospect in return.
Related: Phillies
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 10:39:00 AM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

While Michael Young hasn't officially decided whether to waive his no-trade clause in order to go to the Phillies, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is "getting the vibe it will happen."

The two sides appear to have agreed on the deal and are just waiting for Young's approval. The 36-year-old Young has spent all of his career with the Rangers, but they've reportedly told him that his playing time will be cut in 2013, so he might not mind becoming the Phillies' starting third baseman. The veteran infielder batted just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers this past season.
Related: Phillies
Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 12:25:00 PM
Michael Young - 3B - Phillies

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Phillies are in "serious discussions" about acquiring utilityman Michael Young through a trade from the Rangers.

Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News was first to report that two teams were entering "advanced talks," and now Salisbury adds that Young "may be ready" to waive his no-trade clause for a change of scenery. The 36-year-old veteran would presumably start at third base in 2013 for the Phillies. He's scheduled to make $16 million next year and then become a free agent next winter.
Source: CSNPhilly.com
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 09:03:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Ruiz
2Erik Kratz
1B1Ryan Howard
2B1Chase Utley
2Freddy Galvis
SS1Jimmy Rollins
3B1Michael Young
2Kevin Frandsen
LF1Domonic Brown
CF1Ben Revere
RF1Delmon Young
2John Mayberry
3Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Cole Hamels
2Roy Halladay
3Cliff Lee
4Kyle Kendrick
5John Lannan
6Jonathan Pettibone
7Tyler Cloyd
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jonathan Papelbon
2Mike Adams
3Antonio Bastardo
4Jeremy Horst
5Chad Durbin
6Phillippe Aumont
7Justin De Fratus
8B.J. Rosenberg