Random Thoughts – May 30th
No Youk = No Justice

Kevin Youkilis' giant head deserves to go to San Francisco for the 2007 All Star Game.
But because of MLB's nefarious All Star Game voting regulations, Youk is not on the fan ballot. The Red Sox decided to go with Big Papi at first base since the game is being held in a NL park, leaving Youk without a spot on the ballot.
So, Youk's only chance is to hope that either (A) Jim Leyland has any idea who he is, or (B) get elected as a write-in candidate. Since Leyland is old and cranky, Youk's best bet is probably the write-in.
Why does Youk belong in San Francisco? Here is where Youk ranks among AL and major league (Youk's major league rank is in parentheses) first basemen in ten key statistical categories:
- Batting average- .358- 1st (1st)
- Extra base hits- 25- 2nd (3rd)
- On base percentage- .432- 1st (2nd)
- Slugging percentage- .570- 2nd (3rd)
- OPS- 1.002- 1st (1st)
- RBI's- 30- 4th (7th)
- Total bases- 110- 2nd (4th)
- Hits- 69- 1st (1st)
- BA RISP- .383- 1st (3rd)
- Noggin Size- gigantic- 1st (2nd)
No Youk = No Justice.






