Delmon Young Don’t Be Surprised

Delmon Young has more ups and downs in his career than, well, you know.

In 2006, while with the Durham Bulls of Triple-A, he threw his bat at the umpire. He was suspended indefinitely, which was later reduced to 50 games without pay. It was not his first time being suspended for his relations, or lack thereof, with umpires. He was once suspended for 3 games for bumping an umpire.

In his first big league game for the Tamp Bay Rays, he hit a home run after being hit by a pitch earlier in the game. Playing a full second year for the Rays, he ended up second in votes for American League Rookie of the Year. He hit .288 with 13 home runs and a very impressive 93 RBI's. But, in the offseason, notwithstanding his performance, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins in a 6 player deal. No record as to the real reason for getting rid of Young.

He did all right with the Twins. He had an OK 2008 and 2009 with them, and lost 35 pounds before the start of the 2010 season, where he hit .298 with 21 home runs and 112 RBI. He had the best fielding percentage of any left fielder in the league.

In 2011, he wasn't keeping up with his 2010 stats, and the Twins traded him to the Detroit Tigers for practically no one. Again, no indication of the reason for the trade, but it was the second time in 3 years a young guy with pretty decent statistics was traded. Makes one wonder.

With the Detroit Tigers, he went on a tear, leading them on an unbeatable streak that lasted through the end of the season. He has been one of their best hitters through the playoffs. In Thursday night's win against the Texas Rangers, he had two HR's.

So, what next for Delmon Young? Why does he keep getting traded? Does he has disgusting personal habits? What is it? Won't anyone tell us?

Don't be surprised if he is traded again this winter. . . .