I hate to bet against Red Sox players so I will not. I hope you are right, but I don't think Youklis has enough gap power to keep defenses honest. The OF will start playing him shallow and his average will fall to the .270's before season's end. A .270's hitter with no power and no speed is not a very marketable commodity. I still think they should have sold high on him. He has a work ethic, and that is the only thing that got him to the majors, not his talent. A ton of guys in AA and AAA have more talent.