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Chris B. Young

Outfielder for Arizona Diamondbacks


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Diamondbacks | Young rested
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:43:06 -0700

Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young was rested Wednesday, Aug. 20.


Diamondbacks | Young drives in four runs Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:39:58 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young went 3-for-5 Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Houston Astros, with a grand slam, according to The Associated Press.


Diamondbacks | Young homers Tuesday
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:20:15 -0700

Bob Baum, of The Associated Press, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit his 15th home run of the season Tuesday, Aug. 5.


Diamondbacks | Young snaps skid
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:40:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young snapped an 0-for-18 skid with three hits Monday, Aug. 4.


Diamondbacks | Young continues to struggle
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:27:24 -0700

The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young has a .206 batting average in his last 35 games.


Diamondbacks | Young hits sixth Thursday
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:47:16 -0700

MLB.com's Mike Ritter reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit in the sixth spot in the lineup for the third time this year in the game Thursday, June 19.


Diamondbacks | Young goes yard Wednesday
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:39:05 -0700

Andrew Bagnato, of The Associated Press, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit his 13th home run of the season Wednesday, June 18. It was Young's first home run since May 31.


Diamondbacks | Young hitting seventh Wednesday
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:43:20 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young is hitting seventh in the team's batting order Wednesday, June 18.


Diamondbacks | Young moved to fifth in lineup
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:00:26 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young was moved from second to fifth in the team's lineup Wednesday, June 4.


Diamondbacks | Young homers and swipes bag Sunday
Sun, 25 May 2008 16:53:24 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young homered, stole a base and drove in two runs Sunday, May 25, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. He's now hitting .249 with 11 homers, 29 RBIs, four steals and 40 runs scored.


Diamondbacks | Young homers Friday
Fri, 23 May 2008 19:59:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit a home run and added three RBIs Friday, May 23.


Diamondbacks | Young drives in three
Sun, 18 May 2008 22:48:10 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young had three RBI on May 18 against the Detroit Tigers, including a two-run double, as the Diamondbacks scored a 4-0 shutout win.


Diamondbacks | Young picks up three hits
Wed, 14 May 2008 09:46:26 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young went 3-for-5 with three runs scored Tuesday, May 13.


Diamondbacks | Young nominated for NL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:19:06 -0700

MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young was nominated for the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, May 11.


Diamondbacks | Young homers in third straight contest
Sat, 10 May 2008 05:51:25 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young homered in his third consecutive game Friday, May 9, against the Chicago Cubs, according to the Associated Press.


Diamondbacks | Young goes deep Thursday
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:58:28 -0700

Bob Baum, of The Associated Press, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit a two-run home run Thursday, May 8. He finished the game 1-for-4.


Diamondbacks | Young whiffs four times
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:59:00 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young struck out four times and went 0-for-5 Wednesday, April 23, to drop his average to .213.


Diamondbacks | Young scratched Sunday
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:43:45 -0700

The Associated Press' Andrew Bagnato reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup about an hour before the game Sunday, April 20, due to flulike symptoms. OF Alex Romero took his place in the lineup.


Diamondbacks | Young homers Tuesday
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:11:31 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young went 2-for-4 at the plate Tuesday, April 15, with two runs scored and two RBIs. Both RBIs came on a home run in the third inning. The homer is Young's fifth of the season.


Diamondbacks | Young to wear No. 42 Tuesday
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:17:32 -0700

Jack Magruder, of the East Valley Tribune, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young will wear No. 42 Tuesday, April 15, in honor of former major league 2B Jackie Robinson.


Diamondbacks | Young given day off Sunday
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:42:32 -0700

Bob McManaman, of the Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young was given the day off Sunday, April 13, so he could rest.


Diamondbacks | Young agrees to five-year, $28 million extension
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:15:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young has agreed to a five-year, $28 million contract extension which will keep him with the team through the 2013 season. The deal includes an $11 million club option for the 2014 season with a $1.5 million buyout. Young is scheduled to make $406,000 this season and will receive a $1 million signing bonus. The extension calls for Young to make base salaries of $1.75 million (2009), $3.25 million (2010), $5 million (2011), $7 million (2012) and $8.5 million (2013).


Diamondbacks | Young hits No. 4
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 07:39:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit his fourth homer Monday, April 7, after the team announced they signed him to a new deal.


Diamondbacks | Report: Young agrees to five-year extension
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:37:32 -0700

Jack Magruder, of the East Valley Tribune, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him under contract with the Diamondbacks through the 2013 season. The deal buys out all of Young's years of arbitration and adds a club option for his first eligible year for free agency. The deal is expected to be similar to the six-year, $31 million deal Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki signed this offseason. The Diamondbacks are expected to announce the deal Tuesday, April 8.


Diamondbacks | Young homers Monday
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:54:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit a solo home run Opening Day Monday, March 31, in the team's 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Young was 1-for-4 at the plate.


Diamondbacks | Young could bat fourth this season
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:04:13 -0700

Bob McManaman, of the Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said he could envision OF Chris B. Young hitting fourth in the lineup this season.


Diamondbacks | Young's contract renewed
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:37:28 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have renewed the contract of OF Chris B. Young.


Diamondbacks | Projected lineup for 2008 season
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:07:23 -0800

Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks' projected lineup for the 2008 season is: CF Chris B. Young, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Conor Jackson, LF Eric Byrnes, 3B Mark Reynolds, SS Stephen Drew, RF Justin Upton and C Chris Snyder.


Diamondbacks | Young hits key home run in Game 2 victory
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 06:45:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit a key three-run home run in the team's 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.


Diamondbacks | Young struggles in Pittsburgh series
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:01:24 -0700

The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young was 1-for-13 in the just-completed series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.


Diamondbacks | Young with another leadoff home run
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:50:32 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit his MLB-leading ninth leadoff home run, Saturday, Sept. 22, against Los Angeles Dodgers SP David Wells, according to the Associated Press. His 32 home runs this year lead all rookies.


Diamondbacks | Young first rookie to post 30 homers and 25 steals
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:38:16 -0700

Jack Magruder, of the East Valley Tribune, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young is the first rookie in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 25 bases in his first season.


Diamondbacks | Team auditioning No. 2 hitters
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 23:26:42 -0700

The East Valley Tribune's Jack Magruder reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are auditioning candidates for the second spot in the batting order, the position previously held by 2B Orlando Hudson (thumb) before an injury forced him to miss the rest of the season. OF Jeff Salazar, OF Chris B. Young and SS Alberto Callaspo have hit second in the three games since Hudson suffered his injury. "It's a big loss for us. We're going to have to find out through tinkering and success what works for us," manager Bob Melvin said.


Diamondbacks | Young homers twice
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:35:52 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young went 3-for-5, with two home runs, Friday, Aug. 17, against the Atlanta Braves, according to the Associated Press. It was his fourth multihomer game of the season.


Diamondbacks | Young's walk-off wins it Tuesday
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:26:38 -0700

Michael Schwartz, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young hit a two-run walk-off home run Tuesday, June 19, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to send the Diamondbacks' to the 10-8 victory. It was Young's 10th home run of the season.


Diamondbacks | Young sits Sunday
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:36:11 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) sat out the Sunday, June 3, game against the New York Mets. The Diamondbacks are off Monday, essentially giving Young two days to rest his strained groin muscle.


Diamondbacks | Young could get every third game off
Tue, 29 May 2007 11:08:46 -0700

Stephen Fastenau, of Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin could use OF Chris B. Young (groin) for two games and give him a game off until the soreness in his groin goes away.


Diamondbacks | Young returns to lineup
Sun, 27 May 2007 07:02:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports that Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin), who had missed six of the last seven games with a sore groin, returned to action Saturday, May 26, and went 1-for-2, with one walk and one RBI.


Diamondbacks | Melvin didn't like what he saw from Young
Fri, 25 May 2007 11:46:21 -0700

Updating a previous report, Jack Magruder, of the East Valley Tribune, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) was pulled from the game Thursday, May 24, early because manager Bob Melvin did not like what he saw of Young's mobility. In the third inning, Young felt he should have caught a double by Houston Astros OF Carlos Lee, however, he did not make the play.


Diamondbacks | Young returns to lineup, then leaves early
Thu, 24 May 2007 21:25:14 -0700

Updating previous items, the Associated Press' Andrew Bagnato reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) returned to the starting lineup Thursday, May 24, but wound up being removed from the game after just three innings.


Diamondbacks | Young scratched, given one more day off
Thu, 24 May 2007 10:17:36 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) was scratched from the team's lineup Wednesday, May 23, after taking batting practice. Young had been penciled into the lineup, however, the team felt like he needed one more day to try and get fully healthy. OF Eric Byrnes shifted to center field to cover Young's spot, while OF Scott Hairston started in left field.


Diamondbacks | Young targeting Wednesday return
Tue, 22 May 2007 08:59:50 -0700

Jason Grey, of Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) did some pre-game running Monday, May 21, however, he was unable to start the game. Manager Bob Melvin did say he was available to pinch-hit, although the team would be limiting the way he runs. Young could start Tuesday, May 22, however, the team is targeting him for a return Wednesday, May 23.


Diamondbacks | Young likely sitting until Monday
Sat, 19 May 2007 20:42:01 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) probably won't be available until Monday, May 21.


Diamondbacks | Young leaves early
Fri, 18 May 2007 17:51:27 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) left his team's game Friday, May 18, in the bottom half of the second inning with tightness in his right groin.


Diamondbacks | Young sits again
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:23:35 -0700

Nick Piecoro and Bob McManaman, of the Arizona Republic, report Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) sat out for the third straight game Wednesday, April 11. Manager Bob Melvin said that Young ran at about 95 percent before the game, though. Young was available for pinch-hitting duty in that game and is expected to return to the lineup Friday, April 13, against the Colorado Rockies.


Diamondbacks | Young sits Tuesday, could miss Wednesday too
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:30:44 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young (groin) sat out Tuesday, April 10, and he could miss Wednesday, April 11, as the club is being cautious with his strained groin.


Diamondbacks | Young tweaks groin
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 19:41:30 -0700

The Associated Press' Howard Fendrich reports Arizona Diamondbacks rookie OF Chris B. Young (groin) left the team's game Sunday, April 8, in the bottom of the eighth inning after tweaking his groin while hitting in the top of the inning. He'll be re-evaluated Monday, April 9, according to Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin.


Diamondbacks | Club has options at leadoff spot
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:58:32 -0800

Bob McManaman, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have as many as four options available to hit in the leadoff spot for them in 2007. "We really don't have a prototypical leadoff guy; we really don't have a prototypical No. 4 guy," said manager Bob Melvin. "We've got lots of guys that we feel like are 2, 3, 5, 6 guys. . . . If those are our biggest problems, then we can figure a way out to do something at least day to day on lineups. It doesn't have to be a set lineup every day." One possibility is OF Chris B. Young, who has averaged almost 30 stolen bases during his past few minor league seasons. Also getting consideration will be 2B Orlando Hudson, SS Stephen Drew and OF Eric Byrnes.


Diamondbacks | Young to play center field in 2007
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:39:07 -0700

The Associated Press' Andrew Bagnato reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Chris B. Young will be the team's everyday center fielder in 2007, according to Arizona general manager Josh Byrnes.


Diamondbacks | Young recalled from AAA
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:35:20 -0700

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled OF Chris Young from Triple-A Tucson, according to the Associated Press.

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