Knowing Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter would likely be out until the middle of the 2013 season, the Yankees needed to make upgrades. They also needed to fill holes in the outfield and at catcher.
However, they also needed to do so on a budget, as ownership wanted to cut the team payroll to $189 million for the 2014 season, which limited their options and caused most to forget about the likes of Josh Hamilton and Michael Bourn donning pinstripes.
As a result, the Bronx Bombers went out and signed old foe Kevin Youkilis to ...
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