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Indians Interested In Kevin Youkilis

By Mark Polishuk | November 8, 2012 at 4:57pm CDT

The Indians are "believed" to be interested in Kevin Youkilis, reports Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.  Tribe GM Chris Antonetti didn't directly confirm his club's interest in Youkilis when asked about the free agent, though he noted that the Indians are looking at players who fit Youkilis' mold.

"There aren't many of those kind of guys that we haven't talked to," said Antonetti. "We need help in the outfield, first base and DH. Does he play one or more than one of those positions? The DH opens up a lot of guys, too."

Youkilis turns 34 in March and the Pro Star Management client is coming off the most tumultuous season of his nine-year career.  Youkilis battled injuries, posted a career-low .235/.336/.409 slash line, publicly feuded with Boston manager Bobby Valentine and was traded from the Red Sox to the White Sox in June.  Despite this recent history, Youkilis would be a good fit for the Indians, who are in need of both right-handed hitting and help at first base and designated hitter.  Youkilis would also be reunited with new Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who managed Youkilis for his first eight years in Boston.  

The White Sox bought out Youkilis for $1MM rather than pick up his $13MM option for 2013.  MLBTR's Tim Dierkes ranked Youkilis as the 27th-best available free agent this winter, arguing that Youkilis could find a multiyear contract given the "terrible" third base market.  The Indians have third base earmarked for Lonnie Chisenhall and keeping Youkilis in a 1B/DH role would likely keep him healthier over the long run.

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  1. formerdraftpick 2

    13 years ago

    Not a Phillies fan, but would like to see Youk with the Phills. I think they can use his skillset, serve as a team leader, and get a chance to play before his playing days are over.

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  2. dc21892

    13 years ago

    I’m sure Tito is pushing hard for him.

    Reply
  3. David Yarger ⚾⛳

    13 years ago

    I called this the day we hired Francona.

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    • rundmc1981

      13 years ago

      Me too. I need one right in the Prediction Contest.

      Reply
  4. Timothy Tappin

    13 years ago

    Indians want to trade their best players and sign washed up players. KC, PIT and CLE are a waste of time. No wonder Chris Perez lashed out at ownership.

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    • Hermie13

      13 years ago

      Oakland traded some of their best players last year and signed guys like Crisp and Ramirez….I feel like their season turned out ok though…

      I don’t think the Indians “want” to trade their best players. I think they realize they may need to in order to improve the club. Getting a vet like Youk (who probably signs elsewhere) would give them a nice RH bat though. Get some young guys in there and never know what could happen in the weak AL Central.

      Reply
  5. MeowMeow

    13 years ago

    Nooo he’s ours D:

    Reply
  6. alphabet_soup5

    13 years ago

    I fully support this as a Tigers fan.

    Reply
  7. Dan Gorgone

    13 years ago

    I knew he’d eventually end up in Ohio. Just figured it would be Cincinnati.

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  8. fighterflea

    13 years ago

    I imagine Youkilis just like every other free agent signs nothing before checking in this off season with the Dodgers. That made-of-money motorcyclist on the GEICO tv ads has a day job with the Dodgers.

    Reply
  9. hawkny11

    13 years ago

    The Indians would be a good fit for Youkilis. He would give them a degree of flexibility they have lacked previously.

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  10. DerekJeterDan

    13 years ago

    Terry Francona will definitely love to have Youkilis on his team and the Indians are in dire need for a right handed bat.

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