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I was just wondering if Lowell could play for us in 2010. Boston has shown that they're willing to at least eat 10 of 13 millions Mike is owed next season. I think we're better off with a Lowell/ Cantu 3b/1b combo than any of the formulas that we could have today, until our minor leaguers are ready ( Logan Morrison per say ) then make a trade, which is always an option too.

Thougths?

My guess is Mike Lowell is thrilled to reunite with the fish.

Well I'm really not against it as he put up solid numbers last season, but is he really healthy?

If we know for a fact that he is at 100 percent sometime during Spring Training I would have no problem bringing him back but if he's going to take a while to get back I would prefer either going after Joe Crede or just keeping Cantu at 3rd for now.

i wouldn't mind it but the front office probably wouldn't want to pay 3 million for lowell. hell we're the only team in the majors that haven't signed a player to a major league deal this offseason.

i wouldn't mind it but the front office probably wouldn't want to pay 3 million for lowell. hell we're the only team in the majors that haven't signed a player to a major league deal this offseason.

 

 

For the right price they'd most likely handle 11 to 12 Mil of Lowell's contract but we'd have to give them I'm guessing at least one B Prospect, 2 C prospects, or a C prospect and one of our many relievers.

As far as a trade, the Sox probably wouldn't have much leverage. IIRC they have plenty of corner infielders, and Lowell isn't exactly a superstar at this moment, let alone if he is even healthy. A B prospect is Matt Dominguez or Chad James - there is NO way they give up either of those guys for Mike Lowell.

As far as a trade, the Sox probably wouldn't have much leverage. IIRC they have plenty of corner infielders, and Lowell isn't exactly a superstar at this moment, let alone if he is even healthy. A B prospect is Matt Dominguez or Chad James - there is NO way they give up either of those guys for Mike Lowell.

 

The Rangers were willing to trade a comparable prospect in Max Ramirez for Lowell. He's not quite Dominguez (and also, the marlins or any team can't trade the 2009 draft class until after the 2010 draft takes place. There is a year freeze on trading 1st year drafted players), but Max Ramirez is a pretty decent prospect. He'd be in our top 5-7 easily.

 

I think the Red Sox would take a good, not great, prospect at this point. I suspect they would want Tucker, Ceda, Vanden Hurk, Mharinez, or one of the other big projectable arms we have. I could also see them looking into Petersen or Cousins if they want some system OF depth and project either of them to be at least a strong 4th outfielder in a year. The trick is what can you get away with? We have a lot of RP arms, so maybe you can get him for two of the second tier of RP arms we have. Guys like Cishek, Parcell, Voss, Jennings, even Tankeresley, etc.

 

I think it would be worth a shot at asking, but if they want a significant prospect to eat the money, just forget it. Lowell did have a .713 AWAY OPS last year (and a .754 in 2008, versus a .932 home. He loves the monstah). Personally, I think Gaby Sanchez is going to hit better than that. Maybe he's not the defender Lowell is, but I don't see this is a BIG upgrade if it were to go down. Lowell would still platoon with Gaby/Logan. All this would do is clear out JJ2 from the roster.

 

Plus, if we make a move like this, I say go left handed. Hank Blalock. He can't be getting a guaranteed deal at this point so give him a nice MILB deal and see if he makes the squad.

The Rangers were willing to trade a comparable prospect in Max Ramirez for Lowell. He's not quite Dominguez (and also, the marlins or any team can't trade the 2009 draft class until after the 2010 draft takes place. There is a year freeze on trading 1st year drafted players), but Max Ramirez is a pretty decent prospect. He'd be in our top 5-7 easily.

 

I think the Red Sox would take a good, not great, prospect at this point. I suspect they would want Tucker, Ceda, Vanden Hurk, Mharinez, or one of the other big projectable arms we have. I could also see them looking into Petersen or Cousins if they want some system OF depth and project either of them to be at least a strong 4th outfielder in a year. The trick is what can you get away with? We have a lot of RP arms, so maybe you can get him for two of the second tier of RP arms we have. Guys like Cishek, Parcell, Voss, Jennings, even Tankeresley, etc.

 

I think it would be worth a shot at asking, but if they want a significant prospect to eat the money, just forget it. Lowell did have a .713 AWAY OPS last year (and a .754 in 2008, versus a .932 home. He loves the monstah). Personally, I think Gaby Sanchez is going to hit better than that. Maybe he's not the defender Lowell is, but I don't see this is a BIG upgrade if it were to go down. Lowell would still platoon with Gaby/Logan. All this would do is clear out JJ2 from the roster.

 

Plus, if we make a move like this, I say go left handed. Hank Blalock. He can't be getting a guaranteed deal at this point so give him a nice MILB deal and see if he makes the squad.

 

 

Could we sign Blalock to an MILB Deal? If so why in the hell haven't we done it yet? He's a veteran left handed bat that we need off the bench and if we could get him for a minor league contract I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Could we sign Blalock to an MILB Deal? If so why in the hell haven't we done it yet? He's a veteran left handed bat that we need off the bench and if we could get him for a minor league contract I'd do it in a heartbeat.

 

Because if you're Hank Blalock, you want guaranteed money because you hit 25 HR last year off an injury, and the prior two years you had close to 500 PA and a cumulative .875ish OPS. You're clearly a MLB calibre player and you don't feel like you need to prove yourself against the Jorge Jimenez, Mike Lamb, and Gaby Sanchez's of the world.

 

However, the rest of the worlds knows your away splits averaged out to around .750 for the last three years (even if it was a higher .820 in 2009) and and you can't play defense.

 

With Branyan signing for $2 million, and $1 million in incentives, that helps sets Blalock's market. He isn't getting that much. He'd probably take a million guaranteed right now with a half incentives package, but do you really want to give him that? I'd say offer him MacDougal's contract. You can have your release if you don't make the team, $1 million if you make it, and throw a few 300-400-500 PA incentives on top of it.

 

If we got him, we'd probably platoon him with Gaby. Non-guaranteeing the contract let's you replace Blalock with Logan if Blalock stinks for 3 months. I think that's the way to go. Don't want "money" blocking Morrison.

Because if you're Hank Blalock, you want guaranteed money because you hit 25 HR last year off an injury, and the prior two years you had close to 500 PA and a cumulative .875ish OPS. You're clearly a MLB calibre player and you don't feel like you need to prove yourself against the Jorge Jimenez, Mike Lamb, and Gaby Sanchez's of the world.

 

However, the rest of the worlds knows your away splits averaged out to around .750 for the last three years (even if it was a higher .820 in 2009) and and you can't play defense.

 

With Branyan signing for $2 million, and $1 million in incentives, that helps sets Blalock's market. He isn't getting that much. He'd probably take a million guaranteed right now with a half incentives package, but do you really want to give him that? I'd say offer him MacDougal's contract. You can have your release if you don't make the team, $1 million if you make it, and throw a few 300-400-500 PA incentives on top of it.

 

If we got him, we'd probably platoon him with Gaby. Non-guaranteeing the contract let's you replace Blalock with Logan if Blalock stinks for 3 months. I think that's the way to go. Don't want "money" blocking Morrison.

 

 

That sounds solid, especially the idea of signing a MacDougal like contract. I really hope the FO tries to get it done because he could make our offense that much better.

I just read an article about Mike Lowell's situation in Boston and it says its not looking good for him.

Beltre has been named as the starting 3rd baseman and there will be many games mostly vs LHP where Varitek will be catching, moving Martinez to 1st and Youkilis to 3rd Beltre will DH. Lowell will most likely be traded as they also have a recently aquired Bill Hall that could man 3rd base along with Jed Lowrie if needed.

 

There was nothing on if Boston is willing to take most of Mike's contract but the main thing is that they will be looking to move him and want a little something in return.

I like the idea of Blalock.

I don't think Dominguez is a similar prospect to Ramirez at this point, given Max's injury concerns, defensive concerns, and awful 2009. He is definitely the lesser of the two. Sickel's has him as a C+. If it was Smolinski for Lowell, and maybe even an RP arm with that, that's something I could consider.

For Pinto, hell yeah!!!! I still don't see the FO being willing to commit that much money, but its nice to dream.

As far as a trade, the Sox probably wouldn't have much leverage. IIRC they have plenty of corner infielders, and Lowell isn't exactly a superstar at this moment, let alone if he is even healthy. A B prospect is Matt Dominguez or Chad James - there is NO way they give up either of those guys for Mike Lowell.

 

The Rangers were willing to trade a comparable prospect in Max Ramirez for Lowell. He's not quite Dominguez (and also, the marlins or any team can't trade the 2009 draft class until after the 2010 draft takes place. There is a year freeze on trading 1st year drafted players), but Max Ramirez is a pretty decent prospect. He'd be in our top 5-7 easily.

 

I think the Red Sox would take a good, not great, prospect at this point. I suspect they would want Tucker, Ceda, Vanden Hurk, Mharinez, or one of the other big projectable arms we have. I could also see them looking into Petersen or Cousins if they want some system OF depth and project either of them to be at least a strong 4th outfielder in a year. The trick is what can you get away with? We have a lot of RP arms, so maybe you can get him for two of the second tier of RP arms we have. Guys like Cishek, Parcell, Voss, Jennings, even Tankeresley, etc.

 

I think it would be worth a shot at asking, but if they want a significant prospect to eat the money, just forget it. Lowell did have a .713 AWAY OPS last year (and a .754 in 2008, versus a .932 home. He loves the monstah). Personally, I think Gaby Sanchez is going to hit better than that. Maybe he's not the defender Lowell is, but I don't see this is a BIG upgrade if it were to go down. Lowell would still platoon with Gaby/Logan. All this would do is clear out JJ2 from the roster.

 

Plus, if we make a move like this, I say go left handed. Hank Blalock. He can't be getting a guaranteed deal at this point so give him a nice MILB deal and see if he makes the squad.

 

I like the idea of getting Lowell. Putting Cantu at 1B with Lowell at 3B would improve the defense of the Marlins because Cantu is awful at 3B. I like the idea of Blalock too but I have a feeling that the Blue Jays and White Sox will also be bidding on him.

There's no garauntee that Lowell will be able to contribute this year on either side of the ball.

There's no garauntee that Lowell will be able to contribute this year on either side of the ball.

 

 

That might be true as he is coming off thumb surgery. But, I would likely think that Lowell would out perform Gaby Sanchez or Logan Morrison this season.

Defensively he can outperform those two with no thumbs.

 

Logan is considered an above average 1B defensively.

 

THe upgrade would come from Cantu shifting to 1B and Lowell handling 3B. That would be the performance jump, not getting Gaby/Logan out of there.

The question isn't whether or not the Marlins would be interested in bring back Lowell. And at a mere $3 million he'd be a bargain, the kind that first the Marlins philosophy. But it isn't like the Red Sox are just going to give him up and eat $10 million for nothing. My guess is that it would cost the Marlins a steep price in the way of prospects.

There's no garauntee that Lowell will be able to contribute this year on either side of the ball.

 

 

That might be true as he is coming off thumb surgery. But, I would likely think that Lowell would out perform Gaby Sanchez or Logan Morrison this season.

 

As lou pointed out, he's been startlingly mediocre away from Fenway. And his defense was pretty bad last year with the hip.

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