Chicago White Sox Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Missing 3 games in the middle of a pennant race for the birth of his child is what pissed me off. Every man has a right and IMO an obligation to be with their wife or girlfriend during child birth, but I can't comprehend how it required him missing 3 games. He obviously took off as much time as he felt he could, which may make him a good husband/father but a very s***ty teammate. I'm pretty sure someone on here with inside knowledge posted that this rubbed teammates the wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (YASNY @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 01:10 AM) Youk filled the role he was acquired to fill for the time he was expected to fill it. Thanks Youk and good luck. That pretty much says it. Youk was a ringer, and he did the job asked of him. Beyond that... see ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 11, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) Appreciation? For what exactly? Was just thinking this, happy he is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 01:24 AM) Oh good f***ing lord -September and October (starters): Viciedo: .896 Rios: .888 De Aza: .848 Beckham: .792 Konerko: .773 Dunn: .676 Pierzynski: .656 Youkilis: .649 Ramirez: .547 If you're going to blame the offense (mind you, the staff ERA was 4.04 for September and the Tigers' was 2.48), then you have just as much blame to put on Pierzynsky, Dunn and Ramirez as you do on Youkilis. As much as I suggest the dude is a slimy bastard - quite honestly, I do believe so - there's no way the Sox final game with Detroit means a f***ing thing without him. He is to blame for nothing. That's why it was phrased the way that it was. Youk doesn't deserve all of the credit either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 12:27 AM) FWIW, I liked Youk. He was a big improvement and I was satisfied with his performance. Made the season more fun. I liked Youklis too, but not $12M worth. Good for him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 11, 2012 -> 05:27 PM) FWIW, I liked Youk. He was a big improvement and I was satisfied with his performance. Made the season more fun. Yup. That was definitely a high point of last season, when he came over. How can you not like the guy? Good luck to him, and thanks for last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yeah I liked him though I'm not sorry he's gone. He was at least an improvement over Morel and provided a little excitement last year. Going forward though, I think it's best he's moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 11, 2012 -> 03:42 PM) Appreciation? For what exactly? ^^^ This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks...for the two weeks you were hot when we first got you. Do they Yankees just overpay for the heck of it? Cleveland wasn't offering close to $12, were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 11, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) Appreciation? For what exactly? It was a joke. Hence "have a nice life". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 After that first couple weeks, he fell off. And I certainly didnt see that high walk low K high OBP guy that I expected. And he also folded like a tent vs the Tigers, which really sucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 12:14 PM) Thanks...for the two weeks you were hot when we first got you. Do they Yankees just overpay for the heck of it? Cleveland wasn't offering close to $12, were they? Yes, $18 over 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Edwards Shot Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm glad that the Sox didn't pick up Youk's $13 million option. I didn't really think they would, but... $13 million for one season should only be spent on All-Star caliber players rather than overrated, declining guys with .225 BAs who don't play good defense and get injured on a regular basis. I totally prefer getting Keppinger over keeping Youkilis around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 QUOTE (Doc Edwards Shot @ Dec 19, 2012 -> 03:06 PM) I'm glad that the Sox didn't pick up Youk's $13 million option. I didn't really think they would, but... $13 million for one season should only be spent on All-Star caliber players rather than overrated, declining guys with .225 BAs who don't play good defense and get injured on a regular basis. I totally prefer getting Keppinger over keeping Youkilis around. You would think that but the economics of baseball is becoming more insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 QUOTE (Doc Edwards Shot @ Dec 19, 2012 -> 02:06 PM) I'm glad that the Sox didn't pick up Youk's $13 million option. I didn't really think they would, but... $13 million for one season should only be spent on All-Star caliber players rather than overrated, declining guys with .225 BAs who don't play good defense and get injured on a regular basis. I totally prefer getting Keppinger over keeping Youkilis around. I doubt they ever were going to, even if Youk had a better end of the season. Boston gave them enough to cover the buyout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Dec 20, 2012 -> 05:35 AM) You would think that but the economics of baseball is becoming more insane. With his buyout, Youk basically got his option picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtownSoxfan Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I appreciate the fact that the Sox are not paying Youk at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippedsounds Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I've got mixed feelings about Youk leaving. First and foremost I'm originally from Boston and I'm tired of seeing veteran Red Sox heroes landing in NY for the last few years of their career with overpaid contracts. It just feels like greedy baseball and emphasizes how much of a business the sport is. In interviews all of these players would say how much they hate the Yankees and how they would all pull together against them but then many of them would run over to Yankee stadium when they wanted money. Feels like Mr. Potter in "It's A Wonderful Life". On the other hand, he was asking for more money than he was worth and I would rather roll the dice with Keppinger as a younger player. Good things could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 QUOTE (rippedsounds @ Dec 27, 2012 -> 08:34 AM) I've got mixed feelings about Youk leaving. First and foremost I'm originally from Boston and I'm tired of seeing veteran Red Sox heroes landing in NY for the last few years of their career with overpaid contracts. It just feels like greedy baseball and emphasizes how much of a business the sport is. In interviews all of these players would say how much they hate the Yankees and how they would all pull together against them but then many of them would run over to Yankee stadium when they wanted money. Feels like Mr. Potter in "It's A Wonderful Life". While I can appreciate the sentiment, it strikes me as odd coming from a Red Sox fan. Boston has done there share of offering big money contracts to lure players from the smaller market teams and the Red Sox are hated by other teams almost as much as the Yank$$s are. Boston is absolutely the wrong team to compare to Potter / Bailey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippedsounds Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Dec 27, 2012 -> 08:45 AM) While I can appreciate the sentiment, it strikes me as odd coming from a Red Sox fan. Boston has done there share of offering big money contracts to lure players from the smaller market teams and the Red Sox are hated by other teams almost as much as the Yank$$s are. Boston is absolutely the wrong team to compare to Potter / Bailey. You've just nailed the reason why I stopped being a Red Sox fan. But I was a kid though once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 QUOTE (rippedsounds @ Dec 27, 2012 -> 08:51 AM) You've just nailed the reason why I stopped being a Red Sox fan. But I was a kid though once. We'll accept that. Welcome to SoxTalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (YASNY @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 01:10 AM) Youk filled the role he was acquired to fill for the time he was expected to fill it. Thanks Youk and good luck. We've had a parade of the one year or less wonders and he is clearly in the better half. Thanks for stopping by and playing hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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