I looked at the ESPN Message Board around this time last year, and not one of the "nearly completed" trades were done. I'll believe it when I see it.
EDIT: But anyways, here's my thoughts. Everybody loves Youk. I love Youk. But I'd deal him 10 times out of 10 if it gets us Teixiera. Youkilis isn't going to be a superstar in this league, but he has the ability to be a solid player (much more valuable as a 3B though). Pena has a lot of potential, but even if he does meet it, there's really no room for him with Ramirez through 08, Crisp/Ellsbury for the longterm future, and Drew through '11. Bowden is a very good pitching prospect, but you give him up for Teixiera. I love the deal if we keep Ellsbury AND Buchholz.