Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
February 16, 2009
Lowell's Reaction

Mike Lowell talks about the possibility of the Red Sox signing Mark Teixeira:

"You feel hurt, but I think that's a normal human reaction that anyone would have. It just kind of shows you that sometimes this sport is really a business and you have to treat it that way and you go from there. It doesn't take away any excitement or how I like the guys who I play with on the field. I'm on a team that has a chance to win the World Series. I don't know too many people who can say that, even in the big leagues that each year you're on a team that has a chance to win the World Series. I'm still really excited about that, but it wasn't the greatest process in the world."

If a trade was needed, the Red Sox would not have been able to move him until he proved to other clubs that he was healthy after the surgery, especially at his age. That means he would have had to arrive in camp with an unsettling feeling.

"I envisioned a very awkward scene with me and Youkilis taking ground balls at third," Lowell said. "I'm glad that was avoided."

The Red Sox trying to sign Teixeira also makes me wonder just what the Red Sox think of Lowell's ability to bounce back. Right now, I'm sure they're very supportive, but we'll see how long that will last. We'll also see who gets the opening day start at the position, since Lowell doesn't think he'll be ready.


Posted by David Pinto at 05:30 PM | Players | TrackBack (0)
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I don't think concern about Lowell bouncing back played a big role in the Sox decision to try and sign Teixeria. Teixeria is young, proven that he can hit for power in the big leagues, and is entering the prime of his career -- free agents like that don't come along too often. With that and the Yankees breathing down their neck, I'd be more worried if the Sox didn't try landing Teixeria.

With that said, go Mikey!

Posted by: tas at February 16, 2009 10:50 PM
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