Rangers news: Ex-player defends Chris Young's job security despite recent mediocrity
With the Texas Rangers looking to win the AL West with 16 games left in the season, ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, there’s no denying that the disappointment felt within the team, which has put all eyes on the job security of some. As the Rangers make a playoff push to October , this former player would give his thoughts on […] The post Rangers news: Ex-player defends…
In a recent interview on "Foul Territory," former player A.J. Pierzynski defended the job security of Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young, despite the team's recent struggles. Pierzynski, speaking on Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners, stated that Young will be retained for at least two more years. He pointed out that the Rangers have faced injury issues and have recently made significant moves, such as acquiring Brandon Nimmo, Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom, and MacKenzie Gore.
Pierzynski emphasized that the team's job security for Young is not in question as long as they remain in the playoff race. The Rangers, currently at 72-74, find themselves second in the AL West, two-and-a-half games behind the Houston Astros, who hold the wild-card spot.
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