Jon Daniels and Nolan Ryan have spoken with various media members about Michael Young’s situation:
Jon Morosi:
JD says Young had a “change of heart” about his new role. #Rangers
Anthony Andro:
Jon Daniels: Rangers Michael Young has requested a trade.
Anthony Andro:
The Young trade request came about a week ago.
Anthony Andro:
Rangers president Nolan Ryan: Young’s mindset is best interest of career, better to move on and play position on daily basis.
Anthony Andro:
Ryan tried to assure Michael Young that he didn’t think the move was a step down.
Evan Grant:
Jon Daniels: If we can accommodate him and upgrade our club, we will seek to do that.
Anthony Andro:
JD: Nothing is on the horizon as far as trade.
Anthony Andro:
Rangers want to give Mitch Moreland a chance to establish himself at first base.