at the same time, I have defended youkilis on this board to the teeth. I dont care if he is the last rated 1b in all of baseball, what does your lineup need. To give you an example;
The Yankees have a lineup with AS's from C, 2B, 3B, SS, and what could be all three OF positions. Their 1b is predicted to hit something like 5-6HRs, but he gets on base at a .350-.360 clip. That is PERFECT for their lineup.
Same with Youkilis. The lineup has Manny and Ortiz in it. Drew may play 100 games if he ever gets signed. Vtek, Lowell and the like will chip in as well. You dont need Delgado numbers from your 1b. You need a guy who will be on base, wont clog basepaths and will score. Youk gives that to you.