BOSTON, MA - JUNE 9: Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox tosses his helmet after flying out during the eighth inning of their 4-2 loss to the Washington Nationals in interleague play at Fenway Park on June 9, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the latest team said to have interest in Kevin Youkilis.
Add the Pittsburgh Pirates to the list of potential suitors if Ben Cherington and the Boston Red Sox decide to move Kevin Youkilis.
Per Ken Rosenthal, the Pirates have inquired about the availability of Youkilis, as well as Chase Headley and BABIP extraordinaire Bryan LaHair.
Boston's early season struggles, as well as Youkilis', in conjunction with Will Middlebrooks' arrival has prompted speculation that Cherington could move Youkilis around the trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Indians had all been rumored to be interested in Youkilis as well.
Headed into Sunday's action, the Pirates trail the Cincinnati Reds by one game in the NL Central. The defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals are also well in the hunt, just two games behind the Reds.
It's certainly unknown who the Pirates would be willing to surrender for Youkilis, but Pittsburgh does have an improving farm system. If Cherington does decide to move Youkilis, the Pirates could likely offer an interesting package of prospects.
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