Pass on Lowe. If the Sox could let him go after 2004 and his postseason heroics due to a concern about his pitching ability and his off-the-field issues, why bring him back four years later at a salary that should be at least $15 million and years not less than four?
Three big stories headline the local papers today in Red Sox Nation. The Providence Journal is reporting that David Ortiz would like to see the Sox add a 30 HR bat, and some bullpen help. The Boston Globe's Mazz gives us his insight on the front office philosophy of the organization as it pertains to pitching this offseason. Finally, the Boston Herald shows proof of the economic state of the country, reporting that ticket prices in Fort Myers and Boston this year will freeze and be the same as 2008.
Bill James has come out with his new handbook for 2009, and in the handbook are the early statistical projections for players next year. This may be especially significant in the case of the Red Sox, as James has a vast amount of knowledge of players in the Red Sox system due to being employed by the team.
In this edition of the Red Sox roundtable, four Red Sox bloggers give their opinion on who the Red Sox should sign as a free-agent. Who would your pick be?
Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels confirmed the Red Sox approached the Rangers in July about two catchers. Expect the Red Sox to make overtures again.
Apparently not only was Derek Lowe interested in Boston, Boston was interested in Lowe.
Josh Beckett apparently "struggled" to put his shirt on prior to the game and would have needed another cortisone shot had the Red Sox advanced.
The Boston Herald and Boston Globe have both reported rumors in the past day or two regarding some intriguing starting pitchers. Jake Peavy of San Diego is available, although he will probably cost a Johan Santana-tyle ransom to pry from the West Coast. Derek Lowe, of LA and 2004 fame here in the Hub, has stated the Red Sox are his first choice.
Buster Olney had a chat up today with two interesting tidbits… Heard this informed speculation this morning — Beckett, Lester,…
The last trivia question asked who were the three other pitchers besides Daisuke Matuszaka with at least 25 career wins…