KEVIN YOUKILIS RUMORS

Adrian Gonzalez' Positional Sacrifice Pays Dividends As Kevin Youkilis, Will Middlebrooks Spark Offense

BOSTON –– This is why Adrian Gonzalez sacrificed his position. With six outfielders on the disabled list and Kevin Youkilis on the mend, Gonzalez altruistically volunteered to temporarily slide over right field. That way, Boston could employ both Youkilis –– at first base –– and Will Middlebrooks in the lineup. That vision came to fruition in Wednesday's 6-4 win over...
Via NESN.com  |  9 hours ago
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'Baseball Big Three' of David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis, Will Middlebrooks Leads Way to Victory (Video)

Figuring out how to get Kevin Youkilis and Will Middlebrooks in the lineup together can be a headache at times, but they showed why it's worth it on Wednesday night. David Ortiz, Youk and Middlebrooks all homered and the Red Sox rallied against the Tigers to win 6-4 and take their third straight over Detroit. NESN Nation's Dan Duquette is in a basketball mood, so he's...
Via NESN.com  |  10 hours ago
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Kevin Youkilis' Performance Through Two Games Brings Reason for Optimism

There were weeks worth of questions surrounding Kevin Youkilis. Many wondered whether Youkilis was too old to dazzle. Many wondered whether it was time to start Will Middlebrooks in his spot. Many wondered whether the Red Sox should trade the 33-year-old slugger. Since returning from the disabled list Tuesday, Youkilis has certainly revved it up for the Red Sox, going 3-for-6 with...
Via NESN.com  |  7 days ago
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5 Roster Options for Boston Red Sox With Kevin Youkilis Return

The Boston Red Sox continue to battle multiple injuries on its’ roster once again this season, but they did get one key piece back in last night’s 4-1 loss to the American League East leading Baltimore Orioles, as Kevin Youkilis made his return and did so by hitting a home run in his second at-bat. While that would normally be seen as a purely positive thing, it does...
Via hardballchat.com  |  7 days ago
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Red Sox activate Youkilis from 15-day DL

The Boston Red Sox have activated Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day disabled list and put outfielder Ryan Sweeney on the 7-day concussion DL. Youkilis was placed on the disabled list on May 2, retroactive to April 29, with a strained lower back. He was in the starting lineup at first base for Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Asked Tuesday afternoon how he felt...
Via Fox Sports  |  8 days ago
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Report: Kevin Youkilis' Rehab Being Monitored by Phillies, Indians

Kevin Youkilis is expected to return to the Red Sox this week and when he does, there will be a lot of interested observers. Those observers likely won't be limited to the Red Sox and their fans, either. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick tweeted Sunday that both the Phillies and Indians had been monitoring the Boston third baseman during his recent rehab stint with Pawtucket. Crasnick...
Via NESN.com  |  9 days ago
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Beat Farming: Youkilis is making progress

Who has the time to keep up with all of the Sox minor league teams? We'll do all the work to keep you updated with the beat on the farm. Youk played third base for the Pawsox for the first time and went 1-for-3 at the plate. Youk is now 2-for-5 with a single and double in two rehab games with the Pawsox...
Via Ted's Army  |  11 days ago
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Will Youkilis finish season with BoSox?

I asked two general managers Thursday about Kevin Youkilis. The first said that he would need to see Youkilis play for an extended period before determining whether his team had interest, citing Youkilis' declining offense, defense and health. The second said he would not claim Youkilis and the approximately $9 million remaining on his contract if the Red Sox released the veteran...
Via Fox Sports  |  13 days ago
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Kevin Youkilis to begin rehab assignment Wednesday

According to WEEI, Kevin Youkilis will begin his rehab assignment tomorrow with the Pawtucket Red Sox. Youkilis has been out since April 28th with a strained back. He will take 3 at bats for the PawSox tomorrow at the DH spot. According to Bobby Valentine, “We’re going to try to get him at least three at-bats as a DH. He looked really good taking his ground balls today...
Via Bloody Sox  |  15 days ago
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Kevin Youkilis To The Dodgers? It Could Happen

If Kevin Youkilis can prove he's healthy over the next several weeks, there stands a very good chance that the Dodgers will come knocking on Boston's door. The three time AL All-Star is one of the names already rumored to hit the summer trade block, and it's becoming increasingly probable that one of the leagues top third baseman will be dealt before the July trade deadline...
Via Dodgers Rumors  |  16 days ago
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THE RED SOX HOT 25
1
Dustin Pedroia
Pedroia still hopes to avoid DL
2
Adrian Gonzalez
Ryan Sweeney Showing Why Adrian Gonzalez May Want to Stay at First Base More Often (Video)
3
Jon Lester
Jon Lester Shows Perseverance Against Detroit, Settles in After Rough Start
4
Daniel Nava
Daniel Nava Deflects Attention to Rest of Red Sox, Learns to Let Game Come to Him (Video)
5
David Ortiz
David Ortiz Gets Support for Play, Leadership from Red Sox General Manager Ben Cherington (Video)
6
Kevin Youkilis
Kevin Youkilis to begin rehab assignment Wednesday
7
Lars Anderson
Lars Anderson breaks scoreboard in MiLB game
8
Will Middlebrooks
Middlebrooks, Ortiz lead offensive charge as Sox beat O's 8-6
9
Josh Beckett
Red Sox Live Blog: Josh Beckett on Mound as Sox Look to Finish Four-Game Sweep of Tigers
10
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Vote: Will Jarrod Saltalamacchia Be an All-Star This Season?
11
Felix Doubront
Doubront tames Tigers, Sox win 7-4.
12
Ryan Sweeney
Ryan Sweeney activated, Lin optioned to Pawtucket
13
Terry Francona
Terry Francona reportedly sent a shirtless picture to a 27-year-old woman
14
Mike Aviles
Mike Aviles Looks to Continue Hot Hitting When Red Sox Invade Baltimore to Open Three-Game Set
15
Daniel Bard
Recap: Bard outduels Verlander to push Sox to winning record
16
Alfredo Aceves
Alfredo Aceves' Ability to Lock Down Ninth Inning Makes Him Amica Pitcher of the Week
17
Carl Crawford
Carl Crawford Makes Mechanical Adjustment to Throwing Technique, Plans to Test Out Troublesome Elbow in Nine Days
18
Clay Buchholz
Clay Buchholz Hoping to Reward Red Sox Offense With Better Outings Down the Stretch
19
Cody Ross
Recap: Ross drives in four to lead Sox past Rays 5-3.
20
Scott Podsednik
Podsednik glad to be given another shot
21
Theo Epstein
Epstein says Cubs 'clearly better than this'
22
Aaron Cook
Britain's Cook to appeal Olympic taekwondo snub
23
Che-Hsuan Lin
Che-Hsuan Lin in Red Sox clubhouse, Ryan Sweeney being checked for concussion
24
Franklin Morales
25
Kelly Shoppach
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