When you think of the Texas Rangers during the 2000s, you think of guys like Alex Rodriguez and Ivan Rodriguez leading the team in the early 2000s, with Ian Kinsler and Michael Young in the late 2000s. But there is one guy who connects the two era’s together-Michael Young.
Michael Young was the face of the Texas Rangers when the team needed one, and was the team’s leader before he left, and Beltre took over the role. He was one of the team’s key leaders when they made back-to-back World Series appearances, and even has a role in the front office today.