Los Angeles Dodgers targeting Kevin Youkilis

He used to be like good and stuff sort of.

YOUKILIS COULD GIVE TO THE DODGERS OFFENSE A BOOST, THE DODGERS LACK TREMENDOUSLY IN THEIR OFFENSE LATE LAST SEASON!!!!

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Originally posted 11:49 AM ET  11.10 by alacran

YOUKILIS COULD GIVE TO THE DODGERS OFFENSE A BOOST

The only problem with that being he doesn't hit the ball that often.

The Dodgers seem determined on winning the 2008 World Series.

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Originally posted 12:15 PM ET  11.10 by Hatrunner

The Dodgers seem determined on winning the 2008 World Series.

the dodgers need to fortify their offense, and we all knoe this franchise will be throwing money like crazy,,,there are trades that could bring that offense to the dodgers blue,, justin upton/BJ UPTON/JACOBY ELSBURY,,

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Originally posted 12:34 PM ET  11.10 by alacran

know

we all know this franchise has what it takes to build a team in 30 seconds,,,

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Originally posted 12:15 PM ET  11.10 by Hatrunner

The Dodgers seem determined on winning the 2008 World Series.

this team could and should be a hard team to beat, can't compete without any efforts,plus the team has won the rights for the rookie korean pitcher,RYU, this would be a very interested rotation in dodgers blue, kuroda/,kershaw/ryu/ and there are more than 3 other top starters in the dodgers rotation,,,

I guess I liked Cruz better than LA does--I would like to see him in the lineup every day. Youkilis doesn't hit the ball very often any more, and the fences are a long ways away in LA. This would be a poor move for the LA offense.

Defensively Youkilis has been below average at 3B for a few years; I suspect that has to do with his back not letting him play they way he used to. Cruz is a better defender now and Cruz is likely to improve with age, while Youk is at that stage where getting older means getting worse.

Anyone other than me think the Dodgers will be a hot mess in about 2 years?

The Dodgers are going after all the bright shiny objects just like the Marlins did last year. We'll see how it works out for them.

the dodgers DO have what it takes to be a tough team in the big leagues, except they haven't been able to put a serious and competetive roster in their team, the blue team needs, a conssistent manager, the pitching coach should be replaced not that he lacks in knowledge but as a pitching coach still hesitant to make the right calls as a pitching coach!!!

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Originally posted 03:59 PM ET  11.10 by Kenny_Powers

Anyone other than me think the Dodgers will be a hot mess in about 2 years?

if the dodgers keep intact their managerial elements, and keep the current pitching coach, things would get worse rather than better, but if the franchise make a few changes in their managerial elements i can predict a better team, more conssistent at any tough game, better pitching better rotation, and the hitting spot just got much better!!!!

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Originally posted 04:02 PM ET  11.10 by CardsFan2

The Dodgers are going after all the bright shiny objects just like the Marlins did last year. We'll see how it works out for them.

dodgers need to spend wisely, they can't just sign any player, rather they need to add the right chemistry,the right strategy, with the right people at the front seat, this team could pull together in a season or two!!!

The Marlins and Angels showed last year that winning the winter does not equate to winning the regular season. The Dodgers have some holes still, and Youk is not the answer for them, not really. I like Youk, and he'll be better next year if he is healthy, but LA just does not seem like the right place for him. A return to Boston, or a move to a place such as the Indians, would be better for him. He needs to be a platoon 1B and fill-in 3B.

The Dodgers would be better off trying to deal for a young 1B with a team such as the Cubs, who have Bryan LaHair.

You-kill-us Dodgers.

My humor is lost on you, isn't it, alacran?

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Originally posted 05:25 PM ET  11.10 by ...the best policy

The Marlins and Angels showed last year that winning the winter does not equate to winning the regular season. The Dodgers have some holes still, and Youk is not the answer for them, not really. I like Youk, and he'll be better next year if he is healthy, but LA just does not seem like the right place for him. A return to Boston, or a move to a place such as the Indians, would be better for him. He needs to be a platoon 1B and fill-in 3B. The Dodgers would be better off trying to deal for a young 1B with a team such as the Cubs, who have Bryan LaHair.

If he get's himself in shape I think he cam handle 130-140 games at 1st for someone next year.

He would do well to relax a bit. I think his intensity started to work against him a few years ago.

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Originally posted 12:52 PM ET  11.10 by Traded to Seattle

I guess I liked Cruz better than LA does--I would like to see him in the lineup every day. Youkilis doesn't hit the ball very often any more, and the fences are a long ways away in LA. This would be a poor move for the LA offense.Defensively Youkilis has been below average at 3B for a few years; I suspect that has to do with his back not letting him play they way he used to. Cruz is a better defender now and Cruz is likely to improve with age, while Youk is at that stage where getting older means getting worse.

I agree that Youk's days at third are (or should be) numbered, but I disagree that his days of being a solid hitter are over. Contingent upon his very good orthopedic health.

Maybe he has a future as a DH/1st base platoon guy.

With his movie-star looks, Youk is a natural fit for Los Angeles...

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Originally posted 08:45 PM ET  11.10 by williewilliejuan

With his movie-star looks, Youk is a natural fit for Los Angeles...

I wish I had a witty retort and I don't but that comment cracked me up.