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Prospect Mike Olt Joins Rangers

by Rob Neyer

The Rangers’ top prospect is now on their major-league roster.

  • Grant Brisbee

    Grant Brisbee

    Mike Olt Not Taking Time Away From Michael Young ... Or Anyone Else

    Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers rookie first baseman Mike Olt (9) at bat in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark. This game was Olt’s first in the majors. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE
    Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers rookie first baseman Mike Olt (9) at bat in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark. This game was Olt’s first in the majors. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE
    Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers rookie first baseman Mike Olt (9) at bat in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark. This game was Olt’s first in the majors. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE

    The key piece of logic behind the argument:

    It was a stupid article.

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  • Rob Neyer

    Rob Neyer

    Why Did The Rangers Promote Mike Olt?

    There are other positions, though.

    * In fact, Olt is in the lineup Thursday night, playing first base against left-hander C.J. Wilson.

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  • Grant Brisbee

    Grant Brisbee

    Mike Olt And The Youkilising Of Michael Young

    Kansas City, MO, USA; USA third baseman Mike Olt walks on the field before the start of the 2012 All Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE
    Kansas City, MO, USA; USA third baseman Mike Olt walks on the field before the start of the 2012 All Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE
    Kansas City, MO, USA; USA third baseman Mike Olt walks on the field before the start of the 2012 All Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE

    He’s a controversial player (in the echo chamber of the Internet, at least) because his perceived value rarely matched the value suggested by his statistics. But strip all of that from your mind. Forget Michael Young as the flashpoint for baseball debates. Just think of Michael Young, Ranger.

    He’s slumping now, sure, but he’s slumped in the past, right? He’s still popular. He’s still Mr. Ranger. He’s still a fan favorite.

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  • Al Yellon

    Al Yellon

    Texas Rangers Call Up Mike Olt

    Kansas City, MO, USA; USA third baseman Mike Olt walks on the field before the start of the 2012 All Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE
    Kansas City, MO, USA; USA third baseman Mike Olt walks on the field before the start of the 2012 All Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE
    Kansas City, MO, USA; USA third baseman Mike Olt walks on the field before the start of the 2012 All Star Futures Game at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE

    Talk no more, other teams, because Mike Olt is now a member of the Rangers! Richard Durrett:

    “We’ve been looking to strengthen the bench and put our best club out there,” general manager Jon Daniels said. “Listening to our people, we feel like Mike can help with this team. We wanted to give Mike a chance. We feel like he’s earned it, and both our scouts and developmental staff all have recommended that this guy in a role can help [manager Ron] Washington and the club.“Olt has yet to play above Double-A, but he was demolishing pitching at that level, hitting .288/.398/.579 with 28 home runs and 82 RBI in 95 games this year.

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