Cards pass on Texas' Young

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Cardinals do not see a match between themselves and the Texas Rangers for disenchanted infielder Michael Young to come to St. Louis.

Without citing Young by name, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Tuesday afternoon that he had received no inquiry from the Rangers about a potential trade and had no plans to initiate such discussions.

Young enjoys partial veto power over a trade. However, he has cited the Cardinals as one of eight teams that may trade for him, according to MLB.com.

The Cardinals previously have discussed Young's availability, according to industry sources, but timing seriously complicates any leftover interest.

"We feel we've got our roster set at this point," Mozeliak said. "I stand by what I've said before, that I don't see any major additions at this point."

The club also remains involved in talks regarding a contract extension for first baseman Albert Pujols.

Young is owed $48 million over the remaining three years of a cumbersome contract. Though the Rangers are believed willing to assume a portion of Young's deal, the Cardinals appear equally unwilling to deal top prospects or to add to a season-opening payroll of more than $106 million.

Mozeliak said the organization remains committed to David Freese as its starting third baseman.

Texas team president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels acknowledged Young's trade request Monday, leading to Young publicly airing his grievances against the team.

Young, 34, batted .284 with 21 home runs and 91 RBIs for the American League champions last season. The career .300 hitter is a six-time All-Star whose production has slipped in recent years. He has averaged 80 RBIs the last three seasons. The Rangers consigned him to a DH role after lavishing a five-year, $80 million deal on Adrian Beltre.