Reports today are saying that the Red Sox have told MLB teams that they were going to trade Youk, and it seems like it's an ASAP type of scenario. Youk has hit .313 with a .903 OPS in nine games since returning from the disabled list, so he seems to be proving that he is healthy. Still he has a big contract that the Red Sox might have to eat some of if they want to get anything in return. There is at least some interest as the Phillies, Reds, Diamondbacks and possibly the Giants all seem to be fits and the Rangers, Dodgers and White Sox have all sent scouts to see him play.
I expect that he is traded in the next 2-3 weeks, as Middlebrooks I think has proved he is big league ready and the Red Sox really don't want to have to keep playing Gonzo in the OF.
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