Amid a standing ovation, fan favorite Kevin Youkilis exited the field Sunday for the last time as a member of the Boston Red Sox.According to numerous reports, the third baseman has been dealt to the Chicago White Sox. In return for the career .286 hitter, Boston will add righty Zach Stewart and utility player Brent Lillibridge.Trading Youkilis had been talked about for a while and all signs seemed to be pointing toward the 33-year-old ending up in Chicago when the thirdbaseman's brother Scott hit the Twitters Sunday and lashed out at Boston.Yipes.
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— Gordon Edes (@GordonEdes) June 24, 2012
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The traveling Greek God of Walks.
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