With corner infielder Kevin Youkilis trading in his red socks for a pair of pale hose, it means that the Dodgers, among others, missed out on a chance to bring in the versatile veteran. While many Dodger fans would merely be disappointed at the fact that Youk won't be swinging a bat in Dodger blue, I have a much more obscure reason for my disappointment.
The moment that Youkilis' name started swirling about in Dodgers trade rumors, I began to envision both him and reliever Todd Coffey having a contest. While many teams may have contests to see who has the most power, most speed, or can bunt the best, this contest would involve seeing which of the two can turn their face the reddest.
Both have been known to turn intensely red in the face when heated or over-exerted. This has become something of a joke for their teammates and one that could only have become better if the two were to join forces.
Unfortunately, we'll have to wait to see if such a union can ever become reality, much to the dismay of this writer.
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