When the Red Sox traded Kevin Youkilis away this last year, it was part of the bad dream that was the 2012 season for the Nation. The news coming out today makes that ordeal around Youkilis a nightmare.
Less than a year after being traded away to the White Sox, Kevin Youkilis agrees to join the New York Yankees (AKA the Original Evil Empire). The contract seems to be a one year deal worth $12 million. The motive behind the Youkilis signing is the fact that Alex Rodriguez (3rd baseman) is expected to miss part of the season due to a 2nd hip surgery. Youkilis had a off year in 2012 partially batting .235 with 19 home runs, 60 RBI's, and a on base percentage of .336.
It's very sad that another former Red Sox great is now a member of the New York Yankees. It seemed bad enough with Johnny Damon leaving for NYC after 2005. The difference here, however, is that it was ultimately Johnny's decision to leave the Red Sox for the Yankees rather than the team trading him away. While Youkilis ultimately chose to play for the Yankees, it was the Red Sox who parted ways with Kevin.
P.S. When the Yanks come to Boston, will the chants be "Yoouuuk" or "Booooo"? Seeing as he has already played in Fenway after the trade, it will be hard to tell. As for me, he might be the one Yankee I won't curse in 2013.
P.P.S. Key words are "might be."
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Red Sox Give Pink Slip to Bobby V
When Bobby Valentine was hired to be the manager of the Red Sox, the thought was that it might work but could go horribly wrong. Guess which one happened.
After possibly the worst season the Red Sox have had in almost half a century with a record of 69-93, Bobby Valentine was fired from his position as manager of the team. The personality of Bobby V mixed with the struggling Boston team and the pressure of succeeding Terry Francona practically guaranteed that Bobby wasn't going to come back. Bobby had incident after incident from the Youkilis statement to his alienation of the coaching staff that rubbed everyone in Boston the wrong way. Seeing how everything turned out, this will probably be the last year we will see Bobby Valentine as a manager in the Majors.
Can we bring Tito back now?
The Red Sox now must find a new manager out there that can bring some semblance of order to the team. On top of that, they must move into rebuilding mode which means looking at the farm system and free agents. The big trade the team made in August frees up a bunch of finance space for the team but it's likely going to take a few seasons before the Red Sox start playing up to postseason standards once more.
After possibly the worst season the Red Sox have had in almost half a century with a record of 69-93, Bobby Valentine was fired from his position as manager of the team. The personality of Bobby V mixed with the struggling Boston team and the pressure of succeeding Terry Francona practically guaranteed that Bobby wasn't going to come back. Bobby had incident after incident from the Youkilis statement to his alienation of the coaching staff that rubbed everyone in Boston the wrong way. Seeing how everything turned out, this will probably be the last year we will see Bobby Valentine as a manager in the Majors.
Can we bring Tito back now?
The Red Sox now must find a new manager out there that can bring some semblance of order to the team. On top of that, they must move into rebuilding mode which means looking at the farm system and free agents. The big trade the team made in August frees up a bunch of finance space for the team but it's likely going to take a few seasons before the Red Sox start playing up to postseason standards once more.
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