Soxfest

Luongo does not want to be a Blackhawk from articles I have seen.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 06:34 PM) I guess this means Morel is pretty much done this season. If surgery is needed he needs to get it done his 2012 is toast now anyway.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 06:07 PM) Kaplan is a Cubs nuthugger and doesn't know much about baseball. I do enjoy his commentary on other Chicago sports though. He is 100% Cub boy!

Since 2008 Youk has 3rd best OPS in MLB............Konerko is 6th on the list. Bat Youk 5th or 6th and watch the RBI's rack up.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:29 PM) Rongey is loves him some Thornton. Like to a weird degree. I agree, I am not a fan of Rongey.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:28 PM) IMO, Youk is gonna play a lot better over here than a lot of people think. He will play well and help Sox win alot of games.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:24 PM) Rongey is still quoting that bogus Boston radio twitter account about the Thornton rumor yesterday. What an idiot. Not suprised.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:57 PM) Who is hating this trade? There is some b****ing he is too old.

To the trade haters of Youk and 5.5 mil. What did the White Sox give up? A pitcher with a 6.00 ERA and a utility guy who can't hit his own weight.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:35 PM) Um...technically you will see him in a Sox uniform the next time he's in the big leagues. You got me on that one Balta............IF he ever gets out of AAA.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:44 PM) CSN had it on their website. In game thread I put if this was the Cubs it would of been carried on WGN.

QUOTE (Real @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:41 PM) Kenny sure does love his past-their-prime players. Vizquel, Griffey, Hudson, Youkilis Disagree on Youk.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:40 PM) Holy s***, White Sox get Youk for Stewart's busted ass and Lillyflower. Perfect!!!! Nice to see from a Sox fan standpoint..........those 2 guys are cannon fodder. Boston fan board has to be so pissed at this deal overall.

Great trade...............KW did a fantastic job on this one.

Red Sox traded 3B Kevin Youkilis and cash to the White Sox for RHP Zach Stewart and UTIL Brent Lillibridge. A monster upgrade over the Brent Morel and Orlando Hudson platoon, Youk has escaped a diminished role in Boston and assumed an everyday gig with the contending White Sox. Chicago's third baseman entered play Sunday with a pathetic .466 OPS, easily the worst mark in the majors. The move is obviously a coup for Youkillis' fantasy value. The veteran missed nearly a month earlier this season with a back strain and has batted just .233 with four homers and 14 RBI, but we would expect him to improve in his new surroundings. Youkilis is earning $12 million this season with a $1 million buyout of next season's $13 million salary. Boston likely covered more than half the cash owed to him. Rotoworld

WGN not even sticking around for the trade announcement, If it was Theo and the Cubs you can bet your ass they would still be on the air!

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:28 PM) Brent could have gotten a hit. Nobody saw Eduardo get a walk off game winning hit there and if you say you did, you're a dirty rotten liar. Never seeing Stewart in a Sox uni again is a great day!

Sox win Bye Lilliy Bye Stewart ....................GOODBYE!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:21 PM) Escobar on deck now, not Lilli. We know he is staying now.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:18 PM) Heyman says Stewert and lillibridge. Great trade for Sox.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:11 PM) GordonEdes doesnt believe any other pieces were involved in the trade other than Zach If that is true Merry Christmas Sox fans.

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the White Sox have traded for Kevin Youkilis. In terms of fantasy benefit, this couldn't have turned out much better for all parties involved. Dealing Youkilis allows the Red Sox to install Will Middlebrooks as their everyday third baseman (which they basically already had). In Chicago, Youkilis will man the hot corner everyday and be in a position to drive in plenty of runs. Rotoworld

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:09 PM) Zachary Stewart confirmed by Dave kaplan I love this trade already.

Hawk now talking Youk.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:03 PM) Sorry, but if the Sox are planning on those guys being a big part of their franchise going forward, it's likely going to be some ugly years at the Cell. Got that right they will not be missed 30 seconds.