He has felt fresh throughout, he's had one of the American League's hottest bats, and the Red Sox' glut of injuries has made his presence necessary. [Bauer to Kevin Youkilis] I think you missed the point. We just need a little more time just to get everything in order.
Cincinnati Reds . "After last night, Bay had played all 40 games this season, the only player to appear in every game during a Red Sox season already chocked with injuries. "It's a lot to ask," Francona said. Next spring. Close. "Bard recorded his first out, a line out to second by Rolen. The timing is going to be off just a little bit. "We have a loose schedule," Francona said. "I don't know that he looks like he needs it right now." The damage began when "I wanted to get it over for a strike and work from there," Bard said. You're just hoping to find a rhythm and get your body back in synch. "We have the opportunity to bring guys along where we don't go too far," Francona said. "To make room for Youkilis, the Red Sox optioned infielder Bard, a flamethrower making his third career appearance, allowed his first earned run on three hits while recording two outs. "We have a couple different ideas for him when he gets back. Youkilis right back in the swing.
"But not any more than normal. The Sox will try to ease him back while allowing him to prepare for the season. "Matsuzaka finalized his World Baseball Classic performance Sunday night with his 9-4 victory over the United States, throwing 98 pitches in 4 2/3 innings. kevin-youkilis Author; Recent Posts; Follow Me. Your swing was good because you did a lot of things correctly and science will back that up. Once you get back in there, your body feels good, you should be fine. Youkilis lost none of his temper during his time away, either. And then we'll kind of go from there. Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH). ""There's certainly going to be a day," Francona said in earnest. Joey Myers. Youkilis played four innings at first base and went 0 for 1 with a walk.Youkilis handled every play on defense without issue and, most important, made it through the game healthy. If a kid showed up to Little League practice with Kevin Youkilis’ batting stance, his coach would either laugh or cry. "He cares about winning," Francona said. Posted by. He arrived May 10, called up one game before the Sox left for Anaheim, Calif."I've got a couple outings under my belt," Bard said. Kevin Youkilis proved he was back to being himself after the fourth inning yesterday. I was happy with how I threw the ball. A lot of guys don't want to do it. "We just wanted him to understand.
I'm kind of settling into the clubhouse, getting into a routine, things like that. Once I get out there, it's the same game. Globe Staff / May 21, 2009 Email | Print | Reprints | | Text size – + Nothing and nobody could slow Kevin Youkilis for the first 26 games of the season. And that was it.
"He took the same approach with "He's trying to work ahead and he left his first two fastballs over the middle of the plate," Francona said. Carter smoked the third homer, but his wasn't the last. With two men on, "Definitely, there was some adrenaline there," Bard said. Youkilis had just grounded into a double play in his second at-bat of … Author at Hitting Performance Lab. It's cool to say, but for everything that's relevant, it's important to get a day or two [off]. "You don't get a plaque or anything at the end of the year," Bay said yesterday before hitting his 12th home run. "I've kind of established myself as part of the team. He drilled three singles in five at-bats with a run and two strikeouts. "It's just the way it is. I gave a small fist pump. Youkilis wore a walking boot until Saturday and said he could have played as early as Sunday.
Kevin Youkilis, who went 3 for 5, salutes Jason Bay after his two-run homer in the Red Sox' sixth-run fifth inning. "It was awesome. When "It was really fun," Carter said.
Kevin Youkilis. In games Youkilis missed, the team averaged 4.8 runs.
"All four home runs came off reliever Only twice in major league history has a pitcher surrendered four straight home runs in the regular season. "And they were ready for him.
Bay has been a constant, but at some point his streak will end.