New York Yankees: Five forgotten Yankees of the 2010s

Five forgotten Yankees of the 2010s

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: : General Manager of the New York Yankees Brian Cashman looks on prior to the American League Wild Card Game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Kevin Youkilis of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

4. Kevin Youkilis

Kevin Youkilis’ signing may have been one of Cashman’s strangest signings in years past. It had nothing to do with his skill, as he was still able to be a productive hitter. His salary of $12 million for the 2013 season was a bit pricy, but a one-year pact is never a bad deal.

Youkilis had spent many years in Boston, where he was a part of baseball’s biggest rivalry. Several Yankees, including Joba Chamberlain, had a history with Youkilis but they made peace and began their new journey together as teammates.

As it turned out, Youkilis only saw the field for 28 games as he underwent season-ending surgery in June. It was easily the worst season of his career and a sign at how quickly his abilities were regressing.

The short tenure for Youkilis ended up being his last year in the Majors before playing one season in Japan.

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