Youkilis Gets Four-Year, $40M Deal
15th January, 2009 - 4:50 pm
MLB.com - The Red Sox have reportedly avoided arbitration with Kevin Youkilis by agreeing to a four-year, $40 million contract.

The deal reportedly includes an option for the 2013 season as well.

Youkilis wasn't eligible for free agency until after the 2010 season, but established career highs in batting average (.312), homers (29) and RBIs (115) in 2008.

RealGM Note: Youkilis was ranked 42nd in season FIC and had a Reina Value of +333%, 'deserving' to make $13 million. [READ]

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