Kevin Youkilis ?

[unfamous loser]

"begging" how exactly?

they made him a mostly reasonable offer (given their circumstances) because they have a spot he can fill for them. they haven't even made Jeter or Cano (I assume A-Rod would be a non-start in this situation) call him and suck up, have they?

[lilhen18]

"begging" how exactly?

they made him a mostly reasonable offer (given their circumstances) because they have a spot he can fill for them. they haven't even made Jeter or Cano (I assume A-Rod would be a non-start in this situation) call him and suck up, have they?

You may call the offer "reasonable;" I do not. It reeks of desperation. I was lementing the fact that we're forced to make such offers. I doubt Cashman actually drove to his house and got down on his knees; do you always take things so literally?

[unfamous loser]

I don't even think figuratively they've begged him though, which was my point.

they made him an offer and are letting him decide on it -- that's it. they haven't, from what I've seen reported, even had a Yankee or two call him and butter him up some (a typical move for this team and most that really, really are after a player) and the offer isn't ridiculously OTT itself either, even if one disagrees with it, given that it's for one year.

[skyblue17]

Heyman is reporting that the Indians are very close to a deal with Mark Reynolds. I'm not that up on what exactly Cleveland is looking for but I'm guessing that if they do finish up with Reynolds, they wouldn't have a need for Youkilis.

ETA: Update from Heyman: "#indians planning to go with youngster lonnie chisenhall at 3b. so reynolds deal takes Youk off cleveland's board"

[Mr Coffee]

Heyman is reporting that the Indians are very close to a deal with Mark Reynolds. I'm not that up on what exactly Cleveland is looking for but I'm guessing that if they do finish up with Reynolds, they wouldn't have a need for Youkilis.

ETA: Update from Heyman: "#indians planning to go with youngster lonnie chisenhall at 3b. so reynolds deal takes Youk off cleveland's board"

Cashman: "Hey Kevin-- what do you mean $12M? I said $1.2M. Yeah, get back to us and give us your answer. You have 30 seconds-- I have Nunez' mom on the other line. She's crying."

[lilhen18]

I don't even think figuratively they've begged him though, which was my point.

they made him an offer and are letting him decide on it -- that's it. they haven't, from what I've seen reported, even had a Yankee or two call him and butter him up some (a typical move for this team and most that really, really are after a player) and the offer isn't ridiculously OTT itself either, even if one disagrees with it, given that it's for one year.

I understand your points. Perhaps "resorting" would have been a better word choice on my part.

[goin for 27]

I am doing back flips with Reynolds off the board. I know that he was never seriously in play here, but I was quietly terrified. Fine with Youkilis, only really worried about his durability.

[False1]

I am doing back flips with Reynolds off the board. I know that he was never seriously in play here, but I was quietly terrified. Fine with Youkilis, only really worried about his durability.

I know I'm in the minority on this, and I know it's not purely rational, but I would have actually preferred Reynolds to Youkilis by a very large margin. I hope the Yankees pull that offer. I legitimately dislike Youkilis as a player. I'd rather they pull someone up from the minors.

[goin for 27]

I know I'm in the minority on this, and I know it's not purely rational, but I would have actually preferred Reynolds to Youkilis by a very large margin. I hope the Yankees pull that offer. I legitimately dislike Youkilis as a player. I'd rather they pull someone up from the minors.

I know that Reynolds is half price, but he is just such a strikeout machine. That, and an absolute butcher on defense. 15 games played at 3B last year, and 6 errors. Youkilis played 111 games at 3B last year, and had 9 errors.

I just can't stomach Reynolds.

[Mr Coffee]

I know I'm in the minority on this, and I know it's not purely rational, but I would have actually preferred Reynolds to Youkilis by a very large margin. I hope the Yankees pull that offer. I legitimately dislike Youkilis as a player. I'd rather they pull someone up from the minors.

I can't stand Youkilis, but I'm mentally preparing myself for having to root for him, much in the same way I was preparing myself in late 2008 when it appeared the Yankees were going to get Manny.

[ymike673]

I can't stand Youkilis, but I'm mentally preparing myself for having to root for him, much in the same way I was preparing myself in late 2008 when it appeared the Yankees were going to get Manny.

I am not a fan of Youk but I will have an easier time rooting for him than I had rooting for Boggs, Damon or Clemens when they put on the pinstripes.

[Yogi]

I think Youk is a good choice. He can play 3rd or 1st so even after ARod comes back he can give Tex some days off. He is a righty with some pop and would do a nice job at DH or coming off the bench. Some people don't like his attitude bitching at the umps at times but I think they may confusing attitude with competitiveness. Plus this is a one year deal.

[dabomb2045]

I know I'm in the minority on this, and I know it's not purely rational, but I would have actually preferred Reynolds to Youkilis by a very large margin. I hope the Yankees pull that offer. I legitimately dislike Youkilis as a player. I'd rather they pull someone up from the minors.

I dont like him either but I've rooted for other guys I've hated before too (Clemens, Sheffield, Mondesi, Canseco, Benitez etc) so I'd be able to do it for him. Whatever is best for the team I go with.

[BronxYanks45]

I expect Youk to be a Yankee in 2013

[goin for 27]

I don't have a link, but I read somewhere that Youkilis was making his decision after the weekend, so either way.....we will know very soon.

[grizy]

What's the hate on Youkilis anyway? I can't remember him saying retarded stuff like Manny about us?

[BennyTheJetRodriguez]

What's the hate on Youkilis anyway? I can't remember him saying retarded stuff like Manny about us?

Until basically his final year in the Major leagues, Manny Ramirez was an elite, all time great hitter.

[Jace]

What's the hate on Youkilis anyway? I can't remember him saying retarded stuff like Manny about us?

Well, him and Joba would probably be on the same roster. Hehe

[THEBOSS84]

Dave Cameron suggested last night that with the $12M the Rays saved in the fleecing of the Royals, they should turn around and use it to sign Youk.

[4bronxbombers]

If he ends up in the Bronx, I hope he stops his whining and bitching about calls, hanging over the plate and that dumbass batting stance (wishful thinking that he'll stop....). I hope he doesn't end up here but slim pickins' I know.....

[False1]

I am not a fan of Youk but I will have an easier time rooting for him than I had rooting for Boggs, Damon or Clemens when they put on the pinstripes.

Not me, not even close. I actively rooted against those guys, and as a young fan Boggs gave me fits since Mattingly was my hero and Boggs was his batting title nemesis. But I respected his game, and was too young to let any of the off-field stuff affect my perception of him. Damon and Clemens - also actively rooted against those dudes, but never really had disdain for them.

Youkilis - again it's not purely rational, but I just cannot stand anything about that guy. His batting stance annoys me, watching him practice it on the top steps of the dugout annoys me, b*tching about every strike call annoys me. The only time I ever enjoyed watching him on the field was when Porcello was body slamming him behind the pitcher's mound.

It seems inevitable at this point. Not thrilled about it at all.

[snapple]

Not me, not even close. I actively rooted against those guys, and as a young fan Boggs gave me fits since Mattingly was my hero and Boggs was his batting title nemesis. But I respected his game, and was too young to let any of the off-field stuff affect my perception of him. Damon and Clemens - also actively rooted against those dudes, but never really had disdain for them.

Youkilis - again it's not purely rational, but I just cannot stand anything about that guy. His batting stance annoys me, watching him practice it on the top steps of the dugout annoys me, b*tching about every strike call annoys me. The only time I ever enjoyed watching him on the field was when Porcello was body slamming him behind the pitcher's mound.

It seems inevitable at this point. Not thrilled about it at all.

Just watched that video. Wow. Porcello wrecked him

[False1]

I know that Reynolds is half price, but he is just such a strikeout machine. That, and an absolute butcher on defense. 15 games played at 3B last year, and 6 errors. Youkilis played 111 games at 3B last year, and had 9 errors.

I just can't stomach Reynolds.

Trust me, I didn't want Reynolds either. But given the choice...

[snapple]

Trust me, I didn't want Reynolds either. But given the choice...

Oh, I would have much rather had Reynolds over Youk. I have a strange feeling Reynolds could hit in YS.

[False1]

Just watched that video. Wow. Porcello wrecked him

You should see Mr. C's photoshop of that one. Priceless. And "The Shining" one.