Kevin Youkilis was named 2007 Gold Glover at first base for the American League. With his exceptional play and record setting 190 regular season errorless games at first base.
I'm sure thier were many other worthy candidates but none as worthy as the mayor of Chinny Chin Chinville. Youk is the first Red Sox first basemen since George Scott in 1971 to bring home the hardware. And barring injuries or an unexpected return to third base he should be filling his mantle for years to come.
I myself find it hard to believe Youkilis was the only Gold Glover on THE SAWKS. Mike Lowell may very well be the best defensive third basemen in baseball, and if not for some early season tribulations it would have been a no brainer. Not to say that it wasn't anyway. He was also robbed last year after commiting only six errors all season long. This is starting to become a yearly occurence. Coco "web gem" Crisp also had the best fielding percentage of any everyday outfielder in baseball, but lets not cry over spilt milk.
For now we will just have to bask in the glory of Kevin Youkilis, and wait till next year when THE SAWKS go for the clean sweep in the American League.
I'm sure thier were many other worthy candidates but none as worthy as the mayor of Chinny Chin Chinville. Youk is the first Red Sox first basemen since George Scott in 1971 to bring home the hardware. And barring injuries or an unexpected return to third base he should be filling his mantle for years to come.
I myself find it hard to believe Youkilis was the only Gold Glover on THE SAWKS. Mike Lowell may very well be the best defensive third basemen in baseball, and if not for some early season tribulations it would have been a no brainer. Not to say that it wasn't anyway. He was also robbed last year after commiting only six errors all season long. This is starting to become a yearly occurence. Coco "web gem" Crisp also had the best fielding percentage of any everyday outfielder in baseball, but lets not cry over spilt milk.
For now we will just have to bask in the glory of Kevin Youkilis, and wait till next year when THE SAWKS go for the clean sweep in the American League.
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