By Justin Worsley,
Sources have told ESPNDallas.com that Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young has requested to be traded.
Young, 34, has spent his entire 11-year career with the Rangers, however, Texas signed Adrian Beltre this offseason and announced that they would make Young a full-time designated hitter.
Now Young's designated hitting duties may be in jeopardy. Texas acquired Mike Napoli from the Toronto Blue Jays last month.
Last season, Young batted .284 with 21 home runs and 91 RBIs for the American League champion Rangers. He fell flat in the World Series, however, hitting only .200 and failed to bring in a run.
Two teams have emerged as potential suitors, the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The more likely destination for Young, however, is Colorado since they are not in the same division as Texas.
Young may also not be traded at all. If the Rangers do decide to entertain trade offers, they would only trade Young if it benefits the team.
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