January 15, 2009
Youk in the Fold
The Boston Red Sox lock up Kevin Youkilis four for years:
The Sox and Kevin Youkilis [stats] have a four-year extension in place that will become official when Youkilis passes his physical tomorrow, an industry source confirmed. The deal will be worth at least $41.25 million, with a $1 million signing bonus, and salaries of $6 million in 2009, $9 million in 2010, and $12 million each in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
The Sox also hold an option for 2013 -- thought to be worth approximately $14 million -- with a buyout of $ 1.25 million.
It's a good signing. They buy out his arbitration years and his first year of free agency. As an older player, there's not reason to go beyond that. We'll be hearing Pedroia to Youkilis for a four more years at least.