Young wasn't great last year but I understand why they stuck with him for a season after hitting .338 the year before, spot in the lineup was bad though.
Texas will probably lose a couple of their best prospects going after Shields now... they'll still be solid next year but doing it via free agency would have been alot better for them long run, certainly not a great day for them. I'd be shocked if they didn't match on Hamilton now, if they have to bring in Upton as well they'll probably pretty much have to destroy their whole farm system.
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