He opened the season as a Red Sox prospect -- nothing more, nothing less, except for his celebrated distinction as "The Greek God of Walks" in the bestseller "Moneyball." So imagine how far Kevin Youkilis has come, from picking up some tips from the big leaguers in spring training to playing third base for Triple A Pawtucket to, well, the ... (Full article: 1194 words)

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