Kevin Youkilis may be moved soon
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BOSTON -- A trade of Boston Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis could happen at any time now, two officials involved in trade talks told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. On Friday night, the Chicago White Sox were perceived to be one of the frontrunners.
The Red Sox have talked with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks about Youkilis, among other teams. One executive involved indicated on Friday night the White Sox were thought to be competing with an NL team, and the Red Sox were going through the process of trying to nudge offers one last time.
Arizona is said to be out of the running. The Braves reportedly have scouted Youkilis repeatedly in the past week.
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said he talked with Youkilis on Friday about decreased playing time. Youkilis, while not happy about it, understood Valentine's decision.
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If he keeps struggling I don't care where he goes. But if he finds his swing I don't want him going to the White Sox or Dodgers.
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It'd be nice to have a 1B who could hit it over the fence for a change.
