Beltre: Manning the hot corner Considering I'd pay him $85 million to stay away, my heart sunk, but I was relieved to learn that it was an unsubstantiated report.
Still, rumors all day have swirled that a deal is in the works with the California Angels being the only real team in on Beltre.
I've stated my case on the guy. He's a contract-year player, who mails it in once he gets a deal and his cash. It's real and it's happened.
Thoughts were that Scott Boras was pushing for a five-year, $85 million deal.
With Beltre apparently in the works, thoughts then turned to Michael Young's role. Generally it's thought he'll slide into the designated hitter spot with time around the infield, including first base.
There's also thoughts he might be traded, the Colorado Rockies being a potential destination.
It's it odd that the Rangers are possibly on the verge of displacing or trading the face of their franchise and no one seems sad about it, or uncomfortable. It's like Young is Esteban German.
