It takes a while for some players to get into a groove. Kevin Youkilis is finally finding his usual groove:
Youkilis scratched from Yankees lineup (left oblique). Will be reevaluated in a couple of days, Girardi said.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) February 26, 2013
Kevin Youkilis said his injury felt like a cramp, not a strain. Wanted to play today but Yanks are being cautious.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) February 26, 2013
It’s officially a “sore left oblique.” Not serious, obviously, but these things tend to cascade for players who suffer lots of minor ailments.