The Chicago White Sox are expected to decline the $13 million option on Kevin Youkilis and buy him out, instead. That buyout will cost them just $1 million, and sends the veteran out onto the free agent market.
Considering the shortage of options at third base, Youkilis will have no problem finding a new job, but he didn't exactly light the world on fire in 2012, batting .235/.336/.409 and wasn't much better than his overall numbers after the trade to the White Sox.
Youkilis could be a nice fit with the Angels, Diamondbacks or Braves. Of the Orioles trade J.J. Hardy for pitching and slide rookie Manny Machado to his natural position, they'll have a need at third base.
The Detroit Tigers could change the way they use Miguel Cabrera in the field for 2013 -- he's an awful defender at the hot corner -- and search for a more viable third base option. The Phillies could also use a third baseman, with Placido Polanco hitting free agency and the club's recent tone that Chase Utley is likely to remain at second base rather than transition across the diamond.
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