Update on Schilling/ Congrats to Kevin Youkilis on winning the Gold Glove

Click here for the link to the Theo Epstein conference call on Schilling's signing

The details are here on Curt's Blog or here at MLB's Red Sox site.

Also, Kevin Youkilis won the Rawlings Gold Glove today for his perfect season at first base. Congrats Yooooooooooouuuuuuukkkkkkkkk!

Write in Kevin Youkilis as American League All-Star first baseman!

Some guys go to the All-Star game every year based on popularity and not merit. And that's a shame.

Unlike quite a few players this year on the ballot, Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox - who plays every day but is NOT on the official ballot - is deserving of the first base slot on behalf of the American League.

Drawing on statistical facts, take the following as evidence that Youk belongs in the AL Line up: Based on 48 games played, Youk is hitting .354, with an On Base Percentage of .427, and a Slugging Percentage of an incredible .561. With 198 at bats, Youk has 70 hits, 17 doubles, 8 homeruns, 40 runs scored, and 30 RBIs.

As of this writing, Youk has the third highest batting average in the American League, and is on fire with a 21 game hit streak still alive as we head into the weekend series with the Yankees.

Please click here and vote for Kevin Youkilis, he is deserving of the honor!