How will Chris Young Play Baseball Sudoku | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

Norm Hitzges is wondering — and not quietly — how the Texas Rangers went from World Series champs to looking like they misplaced their offense in a junk drawer. In this episode, Norm breaks down the mess General Manager Chris Young finds himself in: a team that can pitch but can’t hit, an owner allergic to the luxury tax, and a farm system that’s about as fertile as a parking lot. He calls it “the box,” and Chris Young is stuck squarely inside it, armed with little more than duct tape, prayer, and a spreadsheet labeled “2026: Good Luck.” Norm walks through the impossible math of building a contender without money, prospects, or trade bait — and still finds time to hype a Mavericks rookie who might be the best thing to hit Dallas since Luka’s step-back three. It’s classic Norm: sharp, funny, a little grumpy, and all truth. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - The General Manager in the Box (And No, There’s No Key) 01:22 - Luxury Tax or Luxury Trap? 02:49 - How to Go 81–81 With the Best Pitching in Baseball 03:35 - Six Players, $144 Million, and No Room Left for Snacks 05:30 - The Farm System: Where Hope Goes to Retire 07:05 - Trade Season: Who’s Buying This Junk Drawer? 08:36 - Two Holes, One Rotation, and a Whole Lot of “Good Luck” 09:26 - If Chris Young Pulls This Off, Just Hand Him the GM of the Year Trophy 12:18 - Super Cooper: The Mavs Rookie Who Might Save Dallas Sports 13:49 - A 6’8” Point Guard and a Glimmer of Hope 14:46 - Don’t Stop Believing (Unless You’re the Rangers’ Payroll Department)