Yankees Sign Kevin Youkilis 1 Year 12 million dollar deal

[NYY09]

who do you take in a big spot Ichiro or Gardner???

The future hall of famer.

[TallicaFan87]

At the very least Youkilis will inject some youth into this team. He'll only be 34 next year.

[RCSownsU]

At the very least Youkilis will inject some youth into this team. He'll only be 34 next year.

[daytoner500]

A few interesting issues I see regarding Youk's #s.

1. He can't seem to hit fastballs anymore. His numbers when hitting a fastball have went down for the last 4 seasons.
2. He's hitting a ton more GBs, which doesn't bode well for a slower player. His GB% in his prime was low to mid 30s. In 2010 his GB% was 37. And over 40% the last 2 seasons.

what are you an undercover scout?? you have way too much time on your hands

[TallicaFan87]

what are you an undercover scout?? you have way too much time on your hands

I'd rather see some actual stats to predict a guys future performance than blind faith that some guy that has been terrible two years running will all of a sudden be rejuvenated and have something to prove.

[LeoYankee]

At the very least Youkilis will inject some youth into this team. He'll only be 34 next year.

Win

[RCSownsU]

I'd rather see some actual stats to predict a guys future performance than blind faith that some guy that has been terrible two years running will all of a sudden be rejuvenated and have something to prove.

There ya go, champ!

[Rylinkus]

what are you an undercover scout?? you have way too much time on your hands

Plenty of sites do all the work for you these days. I simply looked at the stats. It's honestly not that hard to figure out why his production is going down. He's not hitting fastballs as well, and more balls put onto the ground. GBs work great for guys like Ichiro, Gardner, or other fast players. Not so well for a guy like Youk.

[daytoner500]

At the very least Youkilis will inject some youth into this team. He'll only be 34 next year.

maybe Arod can inject something in him

[TallicaFan87]

maybe Arod can inject something in him

ARod might have to stock up and supply this whole team if we want to score some runs next year.

[JobaRules26]

I'd rather see some actual stats to predict a guys future performance than blind faith that some guy that has been terrible two years running will all of a sudden be rejuvenated and have something to prove.

Neither is reliable. Let's just see how he does this year. Instead of predicting the worst how about hoping he has a productive year.

[daytoner500]

Neither is reliable. Let's just see how he does this year. Instead of predicting the worst how about hoping he has a productive year.

agreed

[JobaRules26]

agreed

Never thought I'd wish Youkilis a good season haha

[nyyfan4life]

Neither is reliable. Let's just see how he does this year. Instead of predicting the worst how about hoping he has a productive year.

Nobody is predicting the worst. It's a realistic expectation that Youk wouldn't be as productive as he has been in year's past. His recent batted ball tendencies and other peripherals haven't been the most positive.

If he manages a .280/.370/.500 type year then that would be a pleasant surprise and would help this team plenty. It's just not realistic to expect that at this point.

[TallicaFan87]

Neither is reliable. Let's just see how he does this year. Instead of predicting the worst how about hoping he has a productive year.

I'd say what he has done in the past couple years is a lot more reliable of what he'll do in the future than just blind faith he'll be good again.

Believe me, I'm hoping he has a productive year. Thats my point though, it'd be nice not to have to hope half our lineup has good years.