Sherrington: Why Ron Washington can't - and shouldn't - bench Michael Young

PHOTOS: THE BEST OF RANGERS SLUGGER MICHAEL YOUNG -- Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young waits for the next Cleveland Indians batter in the eighth inning, as a sign in the background congratulates him on his 2,000th career hit, during a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Texas won 5-3.
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Comment From markm  ... seems like young is getting to be a liability to the rangers, double play ball after another, he wouldnt have made either play that moreland did at first, is there any reason for us to believe that either himself or wash will get him out of the 6 spot, and possibly on the bench for the rest of the year?

Kevin Sherrington: Young is actually hitting better lately, a good sign. He's certainly not the same caliber first baseman as Moreland, and he doesn't have enough pop to be an everyday DH. But Washington can't bench him, nor should he. It could potentially kill the clubhouse. I've advocated dropping him one or two spots in the order, but Washington won't. As long as the team is hitting like it has lately, it probably doesn't matter much.

Comment From sal  ... What can rangers get for Oswalt in a late trade?

Kevin Sherrington: Not a lot. Our man Gerry Fraley mentioned that the White Sox might give up utility infielder Orlando Hudson, who was once very good. They should look at improving that position. They don't have enough there now.

Comment From guest  ... why are there no lefthanded catchers in professional baseball?

Kevin Sherrington: There are no lefthanded catchers anywhere except Little League. I suppose it had something to do with the fact that most hitters are right-handed, so when you come up throwing on an attempted steal, the hitter is in your way. You still have to deal with left-handers, but not nearly as many.


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