Remember this? Mike Lowell, the third baseman who was nearly traded to the Rangers back in December, once again finds himself in the middle of talks between Boston and Texas.
With Ryan Garko Off To Texas, Mike Lowell Sticking With Red Sox
Just like expected, the Rangers plucked Ryan Garko off the free agent market, leaving Mike Lowell a member of the Boston Red Sox for the time being:
Lowell is expected to see time off the bench to fill in at third base, first base and designated hitter. He will most likely also be the first hitter called off the bench for a late-game pinch hitting situation.
Read Article >Rangers Renew Interest In Mike Lowell
With Mike Lowell proving his health -- or, at least, getting some at-bats in spring training -- the Texas Rangers seem to be back in the race to potentially acquire the Red Sox backup third baseman:
Despite Lowell being on the field and the Rangers looking for a corner infield bat, WEEI reports a deal isn’t close:
Read Article >Mike Lowell Requires Thumb Surgery, Deal To Rangers Is Off
Mike Lowell was in Texas on Saturday to undergo a physical and he did not pass -- the third baseman has a torn ligament in his thumb and it will require surgery. This means the deal to send him from the Red Sox to the Rangers is off (at least for now).
Lowell is expected to have the surgery after Christmas and will hopefully be ready in time for the start of spring training (the recovery takes 6-8 weeks).
Read Article >Red Sox Reach Preliminary Deal To Trade Mike Lowell To Rangers
Money no longer seems to be a problem as the Red Sox and Rangers have reached a preliminary deal to send Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers:
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