Rangers exploring SS Young's trade demand  —  The Texas Rangers are exploring trade options for five-time All-Star shortstop Michael Young at the player's request after he became upset about the team's plan to move him to third base.  —  Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Sunday night during …

The Wonder of Rickey  —  Today Rickey Henderson will receive a phone call telling him he's been elected to the Hall of Fame.  I realize it's presumptuous to declare someone's election before the Hall elects him, but ... c'mon. He's going in and everyone knows it.

Power on the Padres  —  Jeff Moorad purchasing the Padres is a weird looking deal.  For one thing it came together so fast.  The Tribune Company couldn't even change the toner on the printer that spits out the Cubs' offer sheets in the time it took this whole deal to materialize.

Sox will wait on Bay — for now  —  If you're wondering if and when the Red Sox intend to discuss a contract extension with Jason Bay, here's your answer: after the remaining free agent hitters — particularly the outfielders — come to terms this free-agent season.

RUSTY START FOR METS  —  They were going for an old-time feel - but not that old!  —  Spanking-new, $850 million Citi Field is already beginning to rust.  —  A Post reporter spotted brown water from a rusty beam creeping down the wall of the front entrance of Citi Field's main gate in Flushing, Queens, on 126th Street.

Dodgers assistant GM Ng interviewed  —  Kim Ng was interviewed by Lee Hamilton on XM radio yesterday, and here are some quotes from the Dodgers assistant general manager...  Manny was a great player for us last year, and we hope to re-sign him.  Right now, we're in discussions with his agent …

How deep is the outfield depth?  —  We keep reading the same two names — Xavier Nady (right) and Nick Swisher — and those names are supposed to be absolute proof that the Yankees have too many major league outfielders and need to deal one of them.  I understand the argument and don't totally disagree …