"In 2008, Kevin Youkilis hit 29 home runs. The next year, he hit 27 home runs.

And last year, until his season was derailed by injuries, Youkilis seemed headed for his first season with 30-plus home runs. As it was, he ended up with 19 home runs in just 362 at-bats.

But one thing about Youkilis has not changed: He still does not consider himself a home run hitter."