Yardbarker: Mike Lowell

Is Jacoby Ellsbury On The Fast Track To The Hall Of Fame?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:24 -0500

More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury attempts to catch a single by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Browse more photos » An interesting question was raised to Jim Rice at Friday's Granite State Baseball Dinner...

Report: Lowell on Trade Block

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:16:23 -0500

It looks like it’s going to be another unsettling offseason for Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. According to a report on FOXSports.com, the Red Sox have put Mike Lowell on the trade block and are willing to pay half of the remaining $12 million left on his contract for 2010. Could this be a precursor [...]

Lowell a Fit in Philly?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:28:00 -0500

The Phillies need a thirdbaseman. The Red Sox need to get rid of a thirdbaseman. I'm thinking swap meet. Mike Lowell is in the last year of his contract and is set to make $12M. However, it's being reported that Theo Epstein may be willing to eat half the contract to move him to make room for slugging Padres firstbaseman Adrian Gonzalez. At $6M for 1 year and a stopgap plan at 3rd, I'd do it. The BoSox probably wouldn't want much of a prospect in return for Lowell, since the t...

Drew Has Surgery; Lowell To Play First In 2010?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:51:41 -0500

More photos » by Elise Amendola - AP 3 months ago: Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell is congratulated by David Ortiz. left, in the dugout after Lowell's solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Browse more photos » A few tidbits coming out of the Globe, including J.D. Drew having s...

Miguel Cabrera to the Red Sox? Nonsense.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0500

Does it make sense for the Tigers to trade Miguel Cabrera? Ken Rosenthal thinks so:"If the Red Sox were willing to offer first baseman Mark Teixeira $170 million for eight years last off-season, why wouldn't they be willing to absorb most or all of the $126 million that Cabrera is guaranteed over the next six years?I've even got a possible trade in mind — Cabrera for Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, third baseman Mike Lowell and a prospect, either first baseman Lars Anderson or ...

Laundry List: Lowell's Hip, Kotchman's Bat

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:03:12 -0500

Two items for today's laundry list: 1) Hope that Lowell's hip heals 2) Pray to Pedro Serrano's voodoo gods (yeah, that crazy guy from "Major League") that if he doesn't, Casey Kotchman's bat will rise from its slumber. Mike Lowell came into this season on the heels of a revolutionary labrum surgery, one so new that it is yet to be named (that Lowell, incidentally, hopes will be named after him). Alex Rodriguez and Chase Utley had similar surgeries, yet L...

Hangin’ with the MVP

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:53 -0500

From left: Timmy O'Shaugnessy, 2007 World Series MVP Mike Lowell, your intrepid columnist Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to interact with a number of celebrities, and the harder I’ve tried to distinguish myself as witty and/or clever, the worse it’s gone. Here are some of the stupid things I’ve said over the years: To Sen. John Kerry, when I was 15: “I think you’re doing a really good job!” To alt-rocker Juliana Hatfield, who was drinking water: “Better be sure to hydrate properly.” To Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo: “Have you ever been to Schooner Wharf bar in Key West? Have you met Harry?” To Catch-22 author Joseph Heller: “You’re my favorite writer!!!!” To Dilbert creator Scott Adams: “What’s your shoe size?” To Barenaked Ladies...

Red Sox Beat: The Underappreciated Awesomeness Of Mike Lowell

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:25:00 -0500

I'd like to think at some point, Red Sox Nation is going to appreciate what they have in third baseman Mike Lowell and not attempt to drive him out of town anytime a trade rumor appears on Twitter or a blog.Tuesday night, Lowell was on the bench as Boston played the 2nd of three games against Detroit. He was soon called into duty though after Kevin Youkilis was ejected following his bull rush on pitcher Rick Porcello after getting plunked. All Lowell did was hit a 3rd-inning solo homer to...

Another take on Lowell + options

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:11:53 -0500

Note: Tim outlined the possibilities and options much better than me here Last year, the Red Sox lost Mike Lowell's services down the stretch and into the postseason due to a painful hip injury that zapped the third baseman's power and discarded his defensive mobility. With Lowell on the pine, the Red Sox were forced to play Kevin Youkilis at third base and Mark Kotsay every day at first base, where the longtime outfielder hit .226/.286/.345 in 84 second-half AB's for Boston an...

Lowell to the DL

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:48:00 -0500

The Red Sox placed Mike Lowell on the disabled list today, retroactive to June 28 with his ongoing hip problems. That means he will be out until the All-Star Break, and could be reactivated on July 17th, when the Red Sox open the second half in Toronto.Jeff Bailey was brought up from Pawtucket, and will be in the lineup tonight, at first base and batting ninth. Kevin Youkilis will probably be playing third base most of the time while Lowell is on the sidelines.

Twitter Alert: Lowell to the DL?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:28:26 -0500

My article from this morning may have just taken on a little extra context as it appears Mike Lowell is headed to the DL after a setback with his right hip. @amaliebenjamin with the scoop

Lowell attempts to solve the hip problem.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:49:42 -0500

If you haven't heard, Mike Lowell has been injected. But the injection may or may not cure the problem. If it doesn't work, no further problems will arise, but the current problem of course may still reside:"The good news is if it doesn't work, [it won't be a setback]. It's just a gel that can really coat that joint. We'll get that done tomorrow and see how he responds to that. He'll probably need a day after that before we can evaluate, but the...