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Phillies acquire Young from Rangers for two relievers

CNNSI.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A person familiar with the trade says the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired seven-time All-Star infielder Michael Young from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers.

Richard Justice, MLB.com

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is going to love Michael Young -- and so will Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, etc. Young will fit nicely on a team that prides itself on playing the game right, on playing hard and on competing like crazy.

Paul Hagen, MLB.com

There were strong indications on Saturday that Rangers icon Michael Young is on the verge of accepting a trade that would send him to the Phillies.