Kevin Youkilis sprains ankle, out of WBC

by Randy Booth on Mar 18, 2009 6:11 PM EDT in News

Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis sprained his ankle and is now out of the World Baseball Classic:

The Red Sox' first baseman will miss the remainder of the World Baseball Classic because of a sprained left ankle, FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting.
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It is uncertain when or how Youkilis sustained the injury, and the severity is also unknown at this time. He has reportedly left the US team to return to Fort Myers, where he will be examined by Red Sox team doctors.

OK, all you World Baseball Classic haters. Here's more ammunition for you. While you refuse to watch the WBC, I'll be watching the U.S. take on Venezuela tonight and a great rematch between Japan and Cuba. I don't care what it is -- if it's good baseball, I watch it.

A sprained ankle is nothing to really worry about. He could have done a lot worse just playing for the Sox in Fort Myers. But let the complaining begin. And .... go!

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I just posted this.

With more defense of the WBC.

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by bdalebs on Mar 18, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions

I'll stop worrying when the Sox medical staff says he's fine

But you’re right, his injury could have happened just as easily at spring training.

Though I still say that at least when it comes to pitchers, only players under contract to the Sox’ rivals should be allowed to participate in the WBC.

by RSNexile on Mar 18, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Must have been the celebration

He was running around like a wild little kid celebrating that great victory. He must have got hurt in the post-game craziness. According to MLB tonight, it’s a “mild sprain.”

Damn…….the USA team is running out of players.

by ccthemovieman on Mar 18, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

concur

The guy looked like a fullback running for the goal line when he had David Wright’s helmet. It was funny as hell and he seemed to be fine then. But I’m wondering if he sprained it at some point during the celebration. Weird.

I’ve liked the WBC mostly because of some of the great play I’ve seen by Team Japan. Those boys are playin some awesome defense. The games with Cuba have been great to watch.

I don’t care for the South Korean’s planting a flag on the mound of Petco Park though after their most recent victory. That’s a bit over the top if you ask me.

" (Stewie) Wait a minute. Germany is building WMD's? Then, why doesn't America go in there and kick their a$$e$? (Brian) I don't know. Maybe it's because they don't have any oil? (Stewie) Ohhhhhhh. Clap, clap, clap, clap, claaaaap. "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Mar 19, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions