Texas Rangers' Michael Young checks his swing against Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez during an at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009. Young figured he waited long enough to return to the Rangers lineup. It took only one at-bat for him to determine that maybe he came back too soon. Young flied out to center in the at-bat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Texas Rangers' Michael Young checks his swing against Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez during an at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009. Young figured he waited long enough to return to the Rangers lineup. It took only one at-bat for him to determine that maybe he came back too soon. Young flied out to center in the at-bat.

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  7. Texas Rangers' Michael Young grips his bat following a pitch from Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009. Young figured he waited long enough to return to the Rangers lineup. It took only one at-bat for him to determine that maybe he came back too soon. Young flied out to center in the at-bat.
  8. Texas Rangers' Michael Young checks his swing against Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edgar Gonzalez during an at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2009. Young figured he waited long enough to return to the Rangers lineup. It took only one at-bat for him to determine that maybe he came back too soon. Young flied out to center in the at-bat.
  9. Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar is tagged out at third by Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young while trying to advance on a ball hit by Vladimir Guerrero during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
  10. Texas Rangers' Michael Young throws his batting helmet after striking out against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.
  11. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks at a media availability,Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2009. Texas. Ryan doesn't expect the team owner's effort to sell at least part of the baseball team to have any adverse effect on offseason plans.
  12. Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks at a media availability,Tuesday, Oct, 6, 2009. Texas. Ryan doesn't expect the team owner's effort to sell at least part of the baseball team to have any adverse effect on offseason plans.
  13. Seattle Mariners shortstop Josh Wilson, left, and Texas Rangers' Julio Borbon look back to find that Borbon was called out on a steal attempt during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.
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