Trade Review: Cowhide and Ring

Cowhide Joyride receives:
1B/3B Kevin Youkilis BOS

Ring of Fire receives:
SP Tim Lincecum SF

This was kind of funny to see. In a million years I never would’ve expected to see this trade and just think, “ho hum, no big deal.”

Really, tough season for both guys and both need to turn it around soon. At this point, they’re both almost unusable as they’ve failed to exploit even the weakest matchups. I think I’d rather have Lincecum and it certainly makes sense for Dagan given his current roster, but who know what a change of scenery could do for Youk, especially if he gets to play first. The day will come soon and maybe he’ll turn it around and give 300 high quality at bats. Certainly one to revisit later this season to see who won.