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Found June 01, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kevin Youkilis,  Will Middlebrooks,  Jarrod Saltalamacchia,  Henderson Alvarez,  Clay Buchholz
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  Toronto Blue Jays
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Rumors swirled about Kevin Youkilis' future in Boston on Friday but while the unsubstantiated suggestions continue to roll in the third baseman will get a much-needed day off. Will Middlebrooks gets the start in his place at the hot corner, hitting sixth in the lineup. The hot-hitting Jarrod Saltalamacchia got a noticeable bump in the lineup as well on Friday, as Salty will hit fifth for the first time this season. Henderson Alvarez (3-4, 3.56) will take the mound for the Blue Jays, looking to shut down the recently streaking Red Sox offense. Clay Buchholz (4-2, 7.19) will get the...
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