Hours after acquiring Rich Harden to bolster their rotation, the Rangers have reached an agreement with the Red Sox to acquire 35-year-old third baseman Mike Lowell. In return, Boston receives 25-year-old catching prospect Max Ramirez.
Mike Lowell Headed From Boston To Texas, Pending League Approval
Lowell had a down year offensively in ‘09, hitting .290 with 17 homers. Although the Rangers acquire his services on the cheap as Boston will pick up most of the $12 million Lowell is set to earn in 2010. Plus, they lose Ramirez, who hit .234 in 320 ABs in triple-a last season. However, SBN’s Lone Star Ball notes that Ramirez was limited with a wrist injury.
This, of course, leaves an opening at third base for Boston. According to the Boston Globe (via SBN's Over The Monster), the Red Sox are interested in Adrian Beltre as Lowell's replacement.
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