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ARLINGTON Kirk Gibson Jersey , Texas (AP) — traded to the Texas Rangers in the summer of 2000.Texas became home for the kid from California, and later this summer the Rangers will retire the No. 10 jersey of the former seven-time All-Star infielder, who has played more games and has more hits than any player in franchise history.“Part of me is still really trying to process this whole thing and recognize what it means,” Young said Tuesday.Young, part of the franchise’s only two World Series teams, will be the fifth Ranger to have his number retired by the club, and the second this season.The Rangers’ announcement came only 10 days after former third baseman Adrián Beltré’s No. 29 jersey was retired, with Young part of that ceremony. Young will be honored Aug. 31 before a game against Seattle.A Double-A player when he got traded from Toronto, Young’s only thoughts then had been about making the majors with the Blue Jays. His first two big league games were for Texas at the end of the 2000 season.Young was called up for good in May 2001 to be the everyday second baseman for the Rangers, and stayed through 2012. His final season in 2013 was split between Philadelphia and the Los Angeles Dodgers.“If the fans thought I played hard and my teammates thought I was a good teammate, I can’t really ask for anything for more,” he said. “I’d be very, very content and happy with that.”In his franchise-record 1,823 games played, Young also set Rangers records with 2,230 hits, 1,085 runs scored, 415 doubles and 55 triples — all still stand today. He started at all four infield positions and won a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2008.Young switched to shortstop in 2004 after Alex Rodriguez was traded, then moved to third base when 20-year-old shortstop Elvis Andrus debuted in 2009. He became a utility infielder and designated hitter when Beltre was signed in 2011.While Young used to think about how his career might have gone had he stayed at second base http://www.tigersfanproshop.com/authentic-joe-jimenez-jersey , the switches allowed him to have teammates like Alfonso Soriano, Ian Kinsler, Andrus and Beltré.“Those are all things that I really, really enjoyed in my career,” Young said. “I do think it probably took maybe a little something away from what I could have accomplished personally, but that’s all right. I’m totally fine with that.”The 42-year-old Young returned to the Rangers as special assistant to the general manager in November 2014.“To see who he is now, to see the impact he’s made on this organization, it’s everything that I preach and believe in,” said first-year Rangers manager Chris Woodward, who like Young is 42 and grew up in Covina, California. “Leadership at that level, the humility about him now, the humbleness, to wanting to learn.”The other numbers retired by Texas are the No. 7 of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, the No. 26 of the late Johnny Oates, the manager for their first three AL West tiles over a four-year span in the late 1990s, and the No. 34 of Hall of Fame strikeout king Nolan Ryan. Major League Baseball retired No. 42 in 1997 to honor Jackie Robinson.Nobody has worn No. 10 for Texas since Young’s last game there in 2012. The most notable No. 10 previously was Jim Sundberg, a six-time Gold Glove catcher for the Rangers from 1974-83.“If someone asks me about No. 10, I’d be quick to point out Jim Sundberg’s career as well,” Young said. “I think it’s important to recognize that. He had an incredible impact on this organization as well Victor Martinez Jersey , and if I was able to carry that torch a little bit, that’s something I’d be very proud of.” CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach, like many of the Seattle Mariners, has found his power stroke.Vogelbach homered twice, hit a bases-clearing double and set a career high with six RBIs, helping the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 Sunday to extend the best start in club history at 9-2.“It’s fun, but every day with this team is fun,” Vogelbach said. “Any time you wake up and look forward to coming to the ballpark, it makes your life a lot more fun.”Edwin Encarnación had a two-run homer and three hits for the Mariners, who have the AL’s best record. Seattle has homered in each of its first 11 games, a team record, and leads the major leagues with 27.Tim Anderson doubled among his four hits for the White Sox, who have lost five of eight. Adam Engel hit a solo shot off Matt Festa, who gave up three runs in the seventh.Wade LeBlanc (2-0) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings with six strikeouts and one walk.Vogelbach drove a two-run home run halfway up the right-field seats in the fifth and hit a solo shot in the ninth for his first career multihomer game.Jay Bruce got the day off, giving Vogelbach an opportunity to start at designated hitter. Vogelbach said he has no trouble staying focused in his backup role.“Every inning is exciting. And we’re always scoring runs,” Vogelbach said.Seattle outscored the White Sox 29-17 in winning two of three and has scored five or more runs 10 times.Vogelbach hit a bases-clearing double for a 7-1 lead in the third, chasing Iván Nova. Domingo Santana, Encarnación and Omar Narvaez also had RBI singles in the six-run inning.“At the end of the day, my team is not going to be happy with me,” manager Scott Servais said about juggling the lineup. “You can’t play them all http://www.tigersfanproshop.com/authentic-joe-jimenez-jersey , but as long as they’re producing like this, it’s a good problem to have.”Nova (0-1) allowed seven runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings, his shortest start since May 8, when he threw two innings for Pittsburgh against the White Sox.Chicago wore its 1983 throwback uniforms for the first time this season. The White Sox have used them for Sunday home games since 2016.ANOTHER LOOKA crew chief review ruled Anderson’s hit that bounced out of center fielder Mallex Smith’s glove and onto the field was a double rather than a home run in the third inning. Anderson went 10 for 13 in the series and is 14 for 25 this season.He has been sleeping on a hospital couch after the recent birth of his daughter.“I need to tell St. James to send me that couch,” he said. “But I’m understanding the game more, staying inside the baseball a lot more. I feel real good at the plate. I feel real comfortable. A lot of confidence.”TAKING ADVANTAGESmith singled, stole second, executed a double steal with Santana and scored on Encarnación’s groundout in the first. Welington Castillo of the White Sox was called for catcher’s interference in the inning.TRAINER’S ROOMMariners: SS Tim Beckham (hamstring tightness) left in the fifth inning. Servais said the move was precautionary, and Beckham will be fine. … 2B Dee Gordon (tight groin) returned to the lineup after he was scratched from Saturday’s game and went 1 for 4.White Sox: OF Ryan Cordell was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte after the game. He went 2 for 6 with three RBIs in five games. … RHP Ervin Santana, signed a minor league deal in February, may start Tuesday against Tampa Bay. “Everything is pretty good, working the way I wanted,” said Santana, who threw a side session Saturday. The two-time All Star missed most of last season due to an injured right middle finger.UP NEXTMariners: RHP Félix Hernandez (1-0, 1.69 ERA) is set to start Monday’s opener of a four-game series at Kansas City against RHP Homer Bailey (0-0, 5.40). Hernandez allowed three runs (one earned) in 5 1/3 innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels in his first start. He had lost his previous eight decisions, a career worst.White Sox: LHP Carlos Rodón (1-1, 1.59) is scheduled to start Monday’s opener of a three-game series against Tampa Bay and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (1-1, 3.46). Rodón allowed an unearned run in six innings against Cleveland in his last start.