A day ahead of his first game in Boston as a member of the visiting team, Kevin Youkilis saluted the fans of the Red Sox. Youkilis described Boston fans as "the most dedicated and knowledgeable fans in baseball" while thanking them for their support during his 8 1/2-year run with the team. Youkilis and the White Sox visit Fenway Park on Monday for the start of a four-game series. In the letter, which he released to ESPN.com, Youkilis also thanked Red Sox ownership, former manager Terry Francona, former teammates, his family and those who supported his charity.