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Rumor: Phils Looking At Delmon Young

UPDATE (5:42 p.m.): La Velle Neal writes the Twins like Jason Donald:

I’ve talked to two baseball officials who know Donald. One described him as a true baseball player with great instincts. The other thought he needed to at least begin the year at Class AAA. Both felt Donald might wind up at third.

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Paul Hagen is reporting the Phillies are interested in Twins outfielder Delmon Young.

Hagen throws in a Young for Jason Donald scenario, with the Phils adding a pitching chip or two. Young, 23, hit .290 with 10 HR and 69 RBI last season for Minnesota. Of course, Young has always been a rough player to manage.

Tim Malcolm

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