justBLAZE Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Phil Rogers @ChiTribRogers Kevin Youkilis with the #Whitesox? He'd be an intriguing fit if #Redsox want Matt Thornton. Will Boston send Will Middlebrooks back to AAA? Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Only a Chicago writer would think that is a fair trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I had to check the calender to see if someone was playing an April Fools joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 9, 2012 -> 11:58 AM) Only a Chicago writer would think that is a fair trade. It's also Rogers, I asked him politely if he has a source to this rumor, but that guy never writes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 what an idiot. can we change the thread title. Youk is a 900 OPS guy for a middle reliever? gimme a break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:58 PM) Only a Chicago writer Phil Rodgers would think that is a fair trade. Edited May 9, 2012 by ScottyDo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Is he just throwing this out there as his idea, or is this an actual rumor with possibly different players involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Supposedly Youk is getting benched when he comes back. I would think the White Sox would have to assume the extra cash which gets Boston a little farther away from luxury tax territory. They might bite. I just don't see the White Sox taking on salary although he would most likely be a huge upgrade for the offense, and the Sox are a little heavy in LH relievers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I added a line of clarification to the thread title so that people wouldn't freak out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:01 PM) Supposedly Youk is getting benched when he comes back. I would think the White Sox would have to assume the extra cash which gets Boston a little farther away from luxury tax territory. They might bite. I just don't see the White Sox taking on salary although he would most likely be a huge upgrade for the offense, and the Sox are a little heavy in LH relievers. The only way guys get moved now is if Kenny gets blown away with an offer. This isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 9, 2012 -> 04:59 PM) It's also Rogers, I asked him politely if he has a source to this rumor, but that guy never writes back. Yep no reply. That is because it is just idle speculation on the part of a sports writer wanting to manage something other than fantasy baseball teams. However, with the idea of trading Thornton for a player batting around .200 and I think still on the D/L you wonder how well Phil's fantasy teams perform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:03 PM) Yep no reply. That is because it is just idle speculation on the part of a sports writer wanting to manage something other than fantasy baseball teams. However, with the idea of trading Thornton for a player batting around .200 and I think still on the D/L you wonder how well Phil's fantasy teams perform? Please god tell me you're not saying this would be a bad trade for the White Sox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:01 PM) Is he just throwing this out there as his idea, or is this an actual rumor with possibly different players involved? I think just idea, right after he said Cubs could use him and Dempster is a fit and that Youk is a Theo guy but doesn't really fit. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:02 PM) I added a line of clarification to the thread title so that people wouldn't freak out. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 It's not a horrible idea. Youk and Valentine aren't meshing. Thornton is probably the most tradable piece right now. Their salaries mostly match up. Youk is owed $12 million this year and an option of $13 million (which the Sox would probably decline), he may not be hitting now, but he knows how to work a count, which our current players other than Dunn and Konerko don't. He would be an upgrade over Morel RIGHT NOW. And the White Sox are still close enough to be considered in contention. As long as the White Sox check him out and see if he's truly healthy, why the hell not? Now, if the Red Sox won't make the trade, never mind. But, if I'm Kenny...I'm making the call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 9, 2012 -> 11:58 AM) Only a Chicago writer would think that is a fair trade. Ha, no s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:01 PM) Supposedly Youk is getting benched when he comes back. Why do you make things up? Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Kevin Youkilis (back) will retain his job as the starting third baseman when he's healthy, despite the strong start for Middlebrooks (hamstring), the Boston Globe reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Well now I dont feel so stupid for mentioning this a few days ago. If Middlebrooks is there to stay then it makes a ton of sense, the coach already talked crap about the guy and if they plan on benching him?? thats gonna be a big mess in boston....I mentioned Youk before the Sale move with both Gavin and Matt going there way, I wouldnt do that now but if its Matt+ then get er done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:13 PM) Why do you make things up? Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Kevin Youkilis (back) will retain his job as the starting third baseman when he's healthy, despite the strong start for Middlebrooks (hamstring), the Boston Globe reports. From the same aritlce I think: That's what Cherington should have said, what Sox players would have expected him to say -- according Youkilis the respect he deserves. But that doesn't mean Youkilis remains in a Sox uniform for the rest of the season. A trade of Youkilis this season is inevitable, and quite possibly sooner than later. Why the Boston Red Sox should trade Kevin Youkillis. Edited May 9, 2012 by justBLAZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:12 PM) It's not a horrible idea. Youk and Valentine aren't meshing. Thornton is probably the most tradable piece right now. Their salaries mostly match up. Youk is owed $12 million this year and an option of $13 million (which the Sox would probably decline), he may not be hitting now, but he knows how to work a count, which our current players other than Dunn and Konerko don't. He would be an upgrade over Morel RIGHT NOW. And the White Sox are still close enough to be considered in contention. As long as the White Sox check him out and see if he's truly healthy, why the hell not? Now, if the Red Sox won't make the trade, never mind. But, if I'm Kenny...I'm making the call. This is exactly why this is fantasy. The salary differences are $6 million this year and $7 million next year. The White Sox are not adding dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:17 PM) This is exactly why this is fantasy. The salary differences are $6 million this year and $7 million next year. The White Sox are not adding dollars. It would still be a good trade for the White Sox, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:18 PM) It would still be a good trade for the White Sox, in my opinion. No kidding, it would be down right rapeage, which is only one reason its fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 ESPN: Why the Boston Red Sox Should Trade Kevin Youkilis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:16 PM) Why the Boston Red Sox should trade Kevin Youkillis. Beat me to it. YoukilisTalk.com begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:19 PM) No kidding, it would be down right rapeage, which is only one reason its fantasy. Hell, the Sox could send another player and it'd still be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 9, 2012 -> 12:21 PM) Beat me to it. YoukilisTalk.com begins. LOL, zero percent chance, even less than the peak of chaveztalk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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