# 10 Michael Young / Texas Rangers

by Cowboy33 on Feb 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST

Michael '' Forever '' Young just turned 35 years old this past September. '' Is he '' Young Enough '' to make his way into the HOF? His 2011 stats argue that he may well be '' Young Enough'' &/or '' Forever Young. '' In 2011 he hit .338 w/a .380 OBP, 106 RBI, 88 RS, .474 SLG, 11 HR, & 6 SB. Couple that w/his lifetime stats & his other nickname '' The Consummate Professional, '' and I believe that he has a chance. He is an AL Batting Champ & a Gold Glove winner. As well, he is a 7 time All Star, 4x Texas Rangers Heart & Hustle Award winner, & 5x Texas Rangers MVP. He has changed position's numerous times for his team & has been an All Star @ three of those four position's. He is a proven leader who brings his heart, soul, & intensity to the ballpark every day, resulting in back-to-back World Series appearances. Michael Young has hit over .300 seven times & has a lifetime .304 BA, .350 OBP, .457 SLG, W/1006 RS, 917 RBI, 169 HR, 87 SB, & 2061 hits. Is he ''Young Enough '' to amass another 939 hits? 3,000 hits is a sure fire entry into the HOF.

Whether or not he can remain '' Forever Young '' & make it into Baseball's HOF, He is certainly worth strong consideration for '' Life's Community Involvement HOF. '' He & his wife are heavily involved in Wipe Out Kids Cancer. Additionally, he is a two time winner of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award. This award is given to '' the player in either league whose on field performance and contribution to his community inspire others to higher levels of achievement. ''

Michael '' Forever '' Young gets my vote for both HOF opportunities. Does he get your vote? ...

Until next time, so long everybody ...

Lee [ Cowboy ]

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by jam0152 on Feb 20, 2012 11:08 AM CST reply actions

you mean

“quotation” “marks”

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by t ball on Feb 20, 2012 11:18 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions

set it on fire... put it out with a golf cleat

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by I am Neftali Feliz on Feb 20, 2012 11:09 AM CST reply actions

you could add a gif to this Fanpost

that show Gina Carano going down on Kate Upton…

and it would still suck.

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by willamos2 on Feb 20, 2012 11:12 AM CST reply actions 3 recs

Did you notice

she’s way heavier at the end of Haywire than the beginning?

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Feb 20, 2012 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

Did you notice

she’s way heavier at the end of Haywire than the beginning?

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Feb 20, 2012 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

You made me laugh

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by Parman on Feb 22, 2012 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

Oh no

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by Schultzy on Feb 20, 2012 11:13 AM CST reply actions

This should go over well.

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by e2drummer on Feb 20, 2012 11:16 AM CST reply actions

If Young makes the Hall of Fame

They should just burn the damn place down. He has been a very solid, and at times, above average ball player. That doesn’t make him a Hall of Famer.

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by SoWasRed on Feb 20, 2012 11:16 AM CST reply actions

I can only hope

This is just the beginning of a lengthy series. Until next time.

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by t ball on Feb 20, 2012 11:19 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions

See you Space Cowboy...

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by ghostofErikThompson on Feb 20, 2012 11:22 AM CST up reply actions

I went and read his stuff ...

And his stuff is very good!

Lee Cress

by Cowboy33 on Feb 26, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions

Someone pay this man.

Scintillating stuff.

I always thought Michael’s middle name was Brian..

by dolphinpuncher on Feb 20, 2012 11:35 AM CST via mobile reply actions 2 recs

Oh, man.

This is getting even better.

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by JDT217 on Feb 20, 2012 11:46 AM CST reply actions

I can't wait for next time

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by Chrom on Feb 20, 2012 11:46 AM CST via Android app reply actions

Please step away from the keyboard sir.

by blakethegr8 on Feb 20, 2012 11:49 AM CST reply actions

You can't just force nicknames.

It doesn’t work that way.

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by philkid3 on Feb 20, 2012 12:06 PM CST reply actions

"He has changed position's numerous times for his team"

You are remembering things incorrectly, Tim McCarver.

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by philkid3 on Feb 20, 2012 12:08 PM CST reply actions

Now if Kate Upton did this, she would be a first ballot HOFer.

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by Atticus F on Feb 21, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs

Underrated.

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by Prashanth Francis on Feb 22, 2012 3:46 PM CST up reply actions

except

there would be no connection whatsoever to Tim McCarver.

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by t ball on Feb 23, 2012 1:01 AM CST up reply actions

Word.

Que sera, sera.

by scoop16 on Feb 20, 2012 12:18 PM CST reply actions

Can't you just imagine sitting around a campfire listening to his stories?

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by txranger7 on Feb 20, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions

x

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by GhostofSteveFoucault on Feb 20, 2012 12:19 PM CST reply actions

Is this from that movie about trees and shrubs getting pissed off and killing people?

That was easily the best movie I’ve ever seen.

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by Black Francis on Feb 20, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions

It is!!!!

Indeed…some of M. Night Shamalamadingdong’s best work….

"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski

"And when Josh leaves, The Window closes." JW 2-9-12

by GhostofSteveFoucault on Feb 20, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions

"scrotum"

by Pocket Ninja on Feb 20, 2012 12:28 PM CST reply actions

UH Freshman

by Texas Jihad on Feb 20, 2012 1:25 PM CST reply actions

2 numbers

"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski

"And when Josh leaves, The Window closes." JW 2-9-12

by GhostofSteveFoucault on Feb 20, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions

What's that?

by AsDevilsRun on Feb 28, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

I'm shocked this isn't in Comic Sans.

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by hornedfrogs45 on Feb 20, 2012 1:42 PM CST reply actions 2 recs

I made it halfway through the 2nd line

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by jonas m. on Feb 20, 2012 4:32 PM CST reply actions

this has now become the reason I am coming to LSB

Adam has to contract Lee to write 3 articles a week.

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by Bob Loblaw on Feb 20, 2012 5:19 PM CST reply actions

This is like Dadboner and Tim Tebow put together.

I can’t handle all these bold sports opinions.

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by Maximilian on Feb 20, 2012 5:51 PM CST reply actions

"lol"

“please” write a "follow"up

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by Gay For Feliz on Feb 20, 2012 7:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I couldn't help but notice that "Cowboy33" is a Cardinals fan

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by Gay For Feliz on Feb 20, 2012 7:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Again?

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by LSJ on Feb 20, 2012 9:32 PM CST reply actions

Truth be Told, I Love the Game of Baseball !!!

I am a Cardinals fan 1st & a Rockies fan 2nd … / I am as well, a big fan of the Texas Rangers organization & ball club. I truly admire & appreciate what the Rangers bring to the great game of baseball !!

Lee Cress

by Cowboy33 on Feb 20, 2012 11:43 PM CST reply actions

funny

http://www.facebook.com/lee.cress

by Texas Jihad on Feb 21, 2012 12:10 AM CST up reply actions

I'm Sure that ...

that Lee Cress is a good guy, but that’s not me. If you’re looking for me, you can visit my blog site or you can email me … / Spring training is upon us and I am so-o excited …

Lee Cress

by Cowboy33 on Feb 21, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions

Yu should make a fanpost on Halos Heaven

Tell them all about " Prince " Albert " Poo Holes " Pujols.

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by txranger7 on Feb 21, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions

Prince Fielder Has Found His Kingdom in Detroit, King Albert's New Empire is in LA ...

I believe that the Tigers & Angels will find themselves in the playoffs in 2012, but, they will have to go through Texas to get to the World Series!!!

Lee Cress

by Cowboy33 on Feb 21, 2012 3:57 PM CST up reply actions

Please stop.

by kchorton on Feb 23, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Penalty flag

When did it become acceptable to be fans of multiple teams?

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by SoWasRed on Feb 22, 2012 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

I like Young and all but...

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by drummermoe on Feb 21, 2012 12:52 AM CST reply actions 3 recs

I live that gif

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by Gay For Feliz on Feb 21, 2012 7:56 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Love*

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by Gay For Feliz on Feb 21, 2012 7:56 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

live was better

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by Parman on Feb 22, 2012 3:12 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

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by Gay For Feliz on Mar 2, 2012 9:12 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

damnit

you are going to push the tailgate thread off the rec’d posts.

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by knockoutking on Feb 21, 2012 11:54 AM CST reply actions

I'd say

if he wins the Texas Rangers Heart & Hustle Award at least 3 more times he’s a lock. No one has gone into the HOF without winning 5 times.

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by matthewbschultz83 on Feb 21, 2012 12:15 PM CST reply actions

Where would one find the "Life's Community Involvement HOF"?

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by Josh Lile on Feb 21, 2012 12:54 PM CST reply actions

I think it's in Desoto.

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by Black Francis on Feb 21, 2012 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

This appearing on the Recommended FanPosts is completely stupid.

i tell the truth; i lie a lot

by jonthefon on Feb 21, 2012 1:59 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Not really

I’m assuming it’s because people really like my sloth gif.

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by Black Francis on Feb 21, 2012 2:40 PM CST up reply actions

You're stupid

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by Schultzy on Feb 22, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions

nO

by matteo25 on Feb 22, 2012 4:28 PM CST up reply actions

pLus

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by Mike E on Feb 27, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

Dude.

by Mike E on Feb 27, 2012 1:38 PM CST reply actions

Heh.

/sees n00b name
/sees what appears to be a title for a potentially stupid fanpost
/sees recs
/smiles and clicks
/skips story, clicks rec, and skips straight to comments

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