According to CBS Sports' Danny Kobler, the Boston Red Sox have announced to teams that they are intending to trade 3B Kevin Youkilis.
From MLBTrade Rumors: Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe suggested yesterday that the Giants, Diamondbacks and Dodgers are among the teams with interest in Youkilis. The Phillies and Indians were linked to the corner infielder earlier this spring.
A third baseman who can also play first with power abilities may be a hot value on the market this season. Could the Phillies use "Youk" at the hot corner?
Youkilis, 33, is a three time All-Star (2008, 2009, 2011) and a Gold Glove Award winner (2007) in his 9 seasons as a Red Sox. With the emergence of Wes Middlebrooks, the Red Sox are having trouble fitting Youkilis, Adrian Gonzalez, and David Ortiz into their lineup. Youkilis signed a four-year, $41.25 million contract with the Sox in January of 2009. The deal also included a team option (at $14 million, with a $1.25 million buyout) for...
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June 01, 2012
