Youkilis Calls Out Ellsbury -- Kinda

by Randy Booth on Jul 9, 2010 6:03 PM EDT in News

It's been said around these parts a time or two that Jacoby Ellsbury may be a little fragile. Or a wimp. Something to that effect. But now it seems to be starting to circulate through the Red Sox clubhouse:

Kevin Youkilis was asked what he thought about Jacoby Ellsbury rejoining the team tonight after spending five weeks in Arizona

"I don't know what's going on with Jacoby," he said. "I don't think any of us really know."

Was it strange for Ellsbury to be away from the team that long?

"Don't go down that road," Youkilis said. "One thing I can say is there's a lot of guys here that are hurt and supporting the team. We wish Jacoby was here supporting us, too."

Plenty of players feel the same way. Youkilis is one of the few with the courage to say it on the record.

Take this for what you will, but it's certainly interesting. Kevin Youkilis a leader of this team and he's talking negatively (as negative as it may be) about a teammate. Maybe this is what Ellsbury needs. Maybe this is what the Red Sox need, too.

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I saw this too

I get the same sort of feeling Youk does I guess – very primadonna is moves by Ells

by JonnyNYC on Jul 9, 2010 6:10 PM EDT reply actions

this is a pretty big deal

they’re all usually very supporting of each other and will at the worst say no comment- this makes it seem like everyone’s probably pretty damn unhappy with ells

by wolf9309 on Jul 9, 2010 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

Ellsbury is a wimp who won't support his team

and should be used as deadline trade bait. He’ll fit right in with the non-caring cities in most of baseball.

by jdn on Jul 9, 2010 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

Get rid of this sissy, p*ssy, wimp,pink underwear wearing, tinkerbell Jacoby Ellsbury

who in the heck names a kid Jacoby anyway?

The guy needs to be playing somewhere else, he is not righ t for the Red Sox.

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by gizmosandy on Jul 9, 2010 6:40 PM EDT reply actions

probably a native american family who lives in Oregon.

Well if Jacoby is not the part the Sox want, he will fetch a fine haul of prospects or another helpful piece in the off season.

Anyone think the Sox could find a deal with LA Dodgers with Matt Kemp and Jacoby being the main two pieces moving (obviously more would be involved)?

by SoxAcumen on Jul 9, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Dreamland

The Dodgers aren’t going to let Kemp go. Just because you want Kemp…

"simul justus et peccator"

by cavman on Jul 10, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Ellsbury

Whats the story with this guy, he was a star last year, and had a future with the Sox, and everyone, including the fans, liked him. How the Hell long does it take to heal some cracked ribs, it seems like he is not interested in playing anymore. I dont know what happened, but may be he wants out of Boston. Why dont they ask him, or would that make to much sense.

by angloamer on Jul 9, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think it's that he's not interested in playing

I think it’s that he doesn’t trust the management and their medical team. They probably have talked to him and probably have a better idea what’s going on than you know.

by wolf9309 on Jul 9, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

How long?

It took me @6 months.

by Scoop1981 on Jul 10, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

He obviously doesn't really care about the team.

Trade his ass for Werth. Speed is a NL specialty.

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by kraken613 on Jul 9, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

If the Phillies moved Werth it would be for 2 reasons

1) to get immediate pitching they control for a while
2) to clear space for their highly-rated outfield prospect to fit in

Jacoby would not help them in either case. Remember if Werth becomes available, it won’t be because they don’t like him, it will be because they are getting something else that they think will help them more in the long run. Add in the fact that Ells has only played 9 games this year because of injuries, and absolutely no chance in hell.

by wolf9309 on Jul 9, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I Hate this Bullsh*t

Has anybody here or elswhere bitching about Ellsbury’s “commitment” ever had cracked or broken ribs? I have, and breathing, eating and sleeping were challenges, nevermind sports. Ellsbury is not an offensive lineman, he can’t juice up on painkillers and wear a flack jacket in his game. We all saw this injury happen; this is no phantom or off-field injury. He didn’t fall down drunk in a hotel bar or get in a car accident. He looked hurt to me. Use your heads, do you really believe any player reached the majors by not wanting to play? Give me a break.
As far as Ellsbury not being with the team, do you believe it is entirely his choice? I’m sure the team management and Ellsbury decided on the plan.
For a few years now, I have witnessed a hard playing guy in Ellsbury. He broke his ribs going hard after a ball for an out and ran into another player doing the same thing. Did he appear to be a pussy at that point?
Now go out there and break your ribs today so you can experience what Ellsbury is going through. I’m willing to help any of you tough guys with this if you want.

by Scoop1981 on Jul 10, 2010 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd

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by Bloggy on Jul 10, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah agreed

there is a problem here, but it’s not that Ells is a wimp. It is that he has absolutely no faith in the management or the Sox doctors and doesn’t stay properly in touch with the team or appear to give a crap about them. 2-3 months is a while, but it’s not like it’s some unheard of amount of time for a rib injury, and someone who relies on speed so much as Ells does shouldn’t be playing with rib damage, as he can’t afford to have breathing issues.

by wolf9309 on Jul 10, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions