Youkilis talks gain steam: 'Shopped everywhere'

Like the Phillies, it's possible that the Red Sox are about to enter some kind of modified rebuilding mode, perhaps a year too late.

The way he's playing this year, I can't see why anybody would want him. Boston needs to find a way to get Middlebrooks in the lineup every day either way. And with Kalish healthy and Cody Ross coming off the DL Gonzo will be back playing 1B every day. There is no room for Youk, and every team knows this. Boston will get nothing for him.

I see Oakland in Youk's future

Wow....wonder what the fans are saying? Won't matter if he doesn't start to hit.....

I wish him well. Until the injuries hit he was solid at both 1st and 3rd and maybe a change of scenery will do him good.

This guy is an outstanding competitor, that in and of itself would make him an outstanding asset to any Team!

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET  06.19 by Mongo Alex

I wish him well. Until the injuries hit he was solid at both 1st and 3rd and maybe a change of scenery will do him good.

Ditto.

He will really help an AL team because they would be getting three positions instead of just two in the NL.

Please do not end up on the White Sox.

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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  06.19 by jnorman41

The way he's playing this year, I can't see why anybody would want him. Boston needs to find a way to get Middlebrooks in the lineup every day either way. And with Kalish healthy and Cody Ross coming off the DL Gonzo will be back playing 1B every day. There is no room for Youk, and every team knows this. Boston will get nothing for him.

You got it. At least it is not a long term problem.

This guy is not done. He has a lot of baseball left in him, and a team will get a bargain. He is from Cincinnati, so that would make sense, except that the Reds have Scott Rolen coming back. Personally, the Dodgers would be a good fit, in my opinion.

I'm going to miss that buzzard.

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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  06.19 by jnorman41

The way he's playing this year, I can't see why anybody would want him. Boston needs to find a way to get Middlebrooks in the lineup every day either way. And with Kalish healthy and Cody Ross coming off the DL Gonzo will be back playing 1B every day. There is no room for Youk, and every team knows this. Boston will get nothing for him.

little, anyway, maybe nothing.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  06.19 by toad

He will really help an AL team because they would be getting three positions instead of just two in the NL.

How much is a utility infielder worth? not what he gets paid.

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Originally posted 10:52 AM ET  06.19 by AllStarz Ruinating the Nation

little, anyway, maybe nothing.

Which is probably why they are better off just keeping him. Decent bat coming off the bench and good insurance in case anything happens to Middlebrooks, Gonzo or Papi.

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Originally posted 10:59 AM ET  06.19 by jnorman41

Which is probably why they are better off just keeping him. Decent bat coming off the bench and good insurance in case anything happens to Middlebrooks, Gonzo or Papi.

And who knows, maybe he can play himself back into relevancy.

youkills poor avg can't help him at all, should the red sox trade him for lidge from the nationals???

I'm not even a Boston fan but when Valentine trashed Youk in public I immediately took an interest in seeing him do well.

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  06.19 by RFD

Like the Phillies, it's possible that the Red Sox are about to enter some kind of modified rebuilding mode, perhaps a year too late.

Two years too late, before they signed Crawford and Lackey!
Theo just admitted as much in his Friday Boston Globe interview.

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET  06.19 by Mongo Alex

I wish him well. Until the injuries hit he was solid at both 1st and 3rd and maybe a change of scenery will do him good.

Agree, he was a major asset to the team for many years and real fans should treat him with respect as he goes out the door. Time catches up with all of us!