And playing daily

 

 

With an iffy back, you just never know.

 

It can go at any time, but you have to trust Hermie and Allen Thomas to get everything possible out of Youk. They've already had this experience with Crede, Thome and Morel.

 

I'd actually argue that playing almost every game in the heat is the best way to keep his back "playable," rather than playing, sitting, playing, sitting. Especially in the heat of the summertime.

 

One wrong swing and he's toast. Could easily happen. But I wouldn't be shocked if he goes on a run, either. Impossible to predict.

Kaplan is a Cubs nuthugger and doesn't know much about baseball.

 

I do enjoy his commentary on other Chicago sports though.

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.

Edited June 24, 201213 yr by Soxfest

Kaplan doesn't know much about any sports besides Nascar, I don't think. His commentary on the NBA and NFL is remedial at best, too.

What's up with all the Kaplan hate? Everyone calm down and enjoy the fact that Kevin Youkilis at his absolute worst is a .680 OPS. WORST.

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!

Glad to see Youkilis here, sad to see Lillibridge go but that's how it goes. Good luck Brent!

Whens our next game now?

Whens our next game now?

 

That's a clown question, bro.

If the Indians made a deal for Youkilis where they traded mediocre players and only had to pay a little amount for Youk, I would have been very upset. Again, great deal and well worth the minimal risk.

I like this MUCH better than the Thornton rumor! Our team doesn't really depend on either of the players we sent off, either now or in the future. And they don't have to pay him THAAAAT much. Sweet.

Will he be in Minnesota tomorrow? If Ozzie was managing he'd have 3 days off before his next start. (Manny Ramirez trade)

I guess this means Morel is pretty much done this season.

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.

If the Indians made a deal for Youkilis where they traded mediocre players and only had to pay a little amount for Youk, I would have been very upset.

 

Me too. I would have been like "f*** why can't the Sox ever make deals like this??"

Happy with this. Good job Kenny.

Umm, wow.

 

He's actually a great guy and definitely has his sources. And obviously he was right about this. Jeez.

 

Agreed. I'm lucky enough to know the man personally. Kaplan might be a Cubs homer, but he's also one of the nicest human beings on the planet. Being a little obnoxious is just part of his shtick. All these people that constantly hate on him would be kicking themselves if they ever actually got to know the guy. It honestly bugs the hell out of me because there are plenty of people who deserve that kind of public perception, and Kap is most certainly not one of them.

Love the deal! If Youk can get his swing back- we can be a very scary offensive team!

Agreed. I'm lucky enough to know the man personally. Kaplan might be a Cubs homer, but he's also one of the nicest human beings on the planet. Being a little obnoxious is just part of his shtick. All these people that constantly hate on him would be kicking themselves if they ever actually got to know the guy. It honestly bugs the hell out of me because there are plenty of people who deserve that kind of public perception, and Kap is most certainly not one of them.

 

I hope no one thought I was trying to say anything about the quality of human being. I just don't enjoy the way he does the baseball part of his job. He has a very "average fan" kind of shtick, which can be okay at times but for teams I follow closely it doesn't do anything for me.

Just heard Ventura say Lillibridge has never been traded before...um third time, Robin.

Pretty sure he said "having been traded before", it makes significantly more sense given the context.

Good trade.

We get a name player in Youk and the Sox tell the baseball world and their fanbase they are trying to win.

We give up nobodies in Stewart and Lilly.

Stewart is absolutely dreadful and even if he gets hot for a couple starts for some reason, he will not sustain it.

Lilly has been a White Sox a long time now and simply hasn't looked like an everyday player. If he becomes a star, good for him but he's shown no signs of that.

Hudson now becomes our seldom used sub. I would think he will hate that role. Wonder if we'll try to deal him.

 

Reading about Youk's back issues ... wouldn't that be wild if he's yet another third baseman to have back troubles with the White Sox?

If Youk sucks, he's no worse than Hudson/Morel. If he does well, he could help us win this lousy division.

KW will not be crucified for this deal no matter what happens.

Pretty sure he said "having been traded before", it makes significantly more sense given the context.

 

Ok, I must have misheard it.

Any word on if he will be joining the team in Minny?

 

Nothing more frustrating than having to wait another day to see your newly acquired player haha.

 

Seems like the trade happened early enough in the day that there is no reason he shouldn't be starting tomorrow for a 7:10 start. That's damn near 24 hours from right now... plenty of time for the physical and a flight from Boston to Minneapolis..

Beckham tweet

 

This reflects my sentiments exactly about @BSLillibridge leaving... http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=X0e-eLzscqQ #notcool #kidisdevastated

What's up with all the Kaplan hate? Everyone calm down and enjoy the fact that Kevin Youkilis at his absolute worst is a .680 OPS. WORST.

 

Last I saw his June OPS was lower than Hudson's has been since he got here from SD.