By Josh Maurer & Will Flemming

Scott Rolen, Edwin Jackson, and Kevin Youkilis all share a common connection: they were cornerstone pieces of a trade that involved right-hander Zach Stewart.

After being drafted in 2008 by Cincinnati in the third round, the Reds packaged Stewart in a deal just over a year later to acquire Rollen, the Blue Jays’ Gold Glove third baseman. Almost exactly two years later, Toronto dealt Stewart to the White Sox for Jackson, an All-Star right-hander now with the Nationals.

On Sunday, Stewart received word that he had been traded yet again for another high-profile third baseman, Youkilis. The other piece of the trade, utility-man Brent Lillibridge, is up with the Red Sox.

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Stewart, who starts tonight for the PawSox, hasn’t pitched in the minors since 2011 when he made 16 starts for Double-A New Hampshire, and one start for Triple-A Charlotte — whom he’ll face this evening.

The 25-year-old from Wichita Falls, Tx. made 18 appearances (one start) for the White Sox this year going 1–2, 6.00 ERA (20 ER/30.0 IP).

-AG

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