FACTS/FLUKES: Youkilis, Nova, M. Cabrera, Harrell, Pierzynski

Fading plate patience and FB% limit Youkilis…While he claims he’ll “always be a Red Sock,” Kevin Youkilis (3B, NYY) will be in Yankees pinstripes this year. With Alex Rodriguez (3B, NYY) expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes to make a contribution?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%   G/L/F     PX  hr/f  HR  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ========  ===  ====  ==  ===
2008  538  .312  .299   10   80  35  34/22/44  165   15%  29   94
2009  491  .305  .282   14   75  36  35/21/44  165   16%  27   84
2010  362  .307  .297   14   81  33  37/16/47  164   14%  19  119
2011  431  .258  .275   14   77  30  42/20/38  147  ...

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