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Kevin Youkilis Not Concerned About His Status During Contract Year, Expresses Desire to Retire With Red Sox

Found February 20, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kevin Youkilis,  Will Middlebrooks
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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FORT MYERS, Fla. –– The 2012 season marks Kevin Youkilis' contract year. The Red Sox hold a $13 million option on Youkilis for the 2013 season, but by Opening Day this season, the third baseman will be 33 years old. For the past two seasons, the three-time All-Star has been hampered by a laundry list of injuries that have shortened his years. With highly-touted prospect Will Middlebrooks waiting in the wings at third base, the challenges are stacked against Youkilis. Even with the obstacles, the veteran said he doesn't feel additional pressure to perform. "I already hit the jackpot in...
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