Kevin Youkilis addresses Red Sox fans.
That final game at Fenway was the most emotional day of my life on the baseball field. It could not have been scripted any better. And to all those kids out there in Red Sox Nation, I can give you my Dad’s advice. "Life is like a throw to first base, always aim high."
The Globe reports:
Obama thanks Boston for sending Kevin Youkilis to Chicago, gets booed
Last hurrahs are sad. Here's hoping he rips the covers off the balls in Chicago.
Really? We need a gallery of Bradyhair? And crack investigative reporters hounding Dr. Leonard to get the truth?
Wonder what Youk's beard thinks of all this.
Felger and Massarotti are reporting Kevin Youkilis could need surgery for a torn hand muscle. If so, he'll be out the rest of the season.
He might have painted something like this photo of Kevin Youkilis, which Beth used to illustrate her post on last night's extra-innings walk-off win at Fenway.
Youkilis just left the game, after limping and clutching his lower leg.
Mike Schneider: I'm going to start calling them the Boston Red Cross.
Derek Wilmot posts a photo of himself with Kevin Youkilis and Doug Flutie at the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation's Flutie Bowl at Lucky Strike Lanes.
Dan Lamothe reminds us of last night's forecast:
... Porcello may not have the headhunter reputation that, say, Joba Chamberlain does, but at some point, it seemed obvious that someone was going to be on the business end of Category 5 Youkilis Firestorm, with an extra chance of helmet. Tonight was that night. ...
Or governor?
And can Canadians run for office in Massachusetts? Because Jason Bay deserves a good position.
Youk's Beard: Word.
Impressionistic photo of the pileup at home plate.
Programming note: Tomorrow's game start at 4:15 p.m., which means it should be over in time for you to get to bed at a decent hour.
Red considers the annual return of the pinstripes to Fenway Park tonight:
Via Dan Tobin, who, when he reads this, will know he was not the last person on earth to find out about it.
Used pair of Kevin Youkilis's gameday underwear. Get your bid in now. Don't worry, they've been washed.
Via Red.
Jim Sullivan tries to take our mind off last night with his story of how he once had breakfast right behind Kevin Youkilis:
... As we walked past their booth, I said, "Hi, Yook!"
He looked up and said, "Hi, how are you?"
I then asked, "Just out of curiosity, what IS the breakfast of champions?"
He smiled and gave a little laugh. I persisted.
"No, seriously, what is it?" ...
NotErnie: Take it back. Take it all back:
Everything you said about JD Drew last year. If the playoff run didn't negate it, this season should. ...
Meanwhile, Cyn explains why Kevin Youkilis really is a horse's ass.
Kristen marvels at Mr. Five Tools - Kevin Youkilis:
... And who's tied for the team lead in home runs with Manny and Papi? Yeah, that's right. The Big KY. What do you think I keep in this beard anyway, Cheetos and PBR? Hell no, this is a cover for the Awesome. The Awesome lives here. That's right. 100% pure, American-made Awesome. And you can't stop it now. ...
Soxaholix bursts into song:
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