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Thirty seven and a half million was enough for Mike Lowell. The Red Sox third baseman cast aside bigger and better offers (the Yankees, Phillies, and Dodgers all were reportedly in the hunt at one time) to stay in Boston and accept three years. Lowell, whose deal became official yesterday, took part in a conference call with Sox general manager Theo Epstein and spoke about his happiness at ... [link]

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Red Sox News & Notes - 11/21
Published 11/21/2007 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... news, the Sox have offered Mike Timlin a one-year deal, although it’s not known if it was a minor or major league deal. The Sox are also talking to the agents of Bobby Kielty and Doug Mirabelli. Curt Schilling is doing something pretty cool over at his blog. He’s letting Red Sox Nation say thanks to Mike Lowell. When it’s run it’ course, he will forward it over to Lowell. Thanks Mike Lowell [38 Pitches] Less was more for Lowell [Boston Globe] Lowell safe at home [Boston Herald] Lowell’s ...

Project Blog: Week Two Challenge
Published 11/23/2007 by Jodie at Gossip On Sports - The Latest Dish On and Off the Field
... Upon turning down more money from other teams—including the Yanks—and inking a deal with the Sox instead, Lowell said (per the Boston Globe): ...


Published 11/26/2007 by Aaron at AaronGleeman.com
... Kennedy was especially close to BTLS sidekick Matt "Spice Boy" Lloyd, who wrote a pretty touching tribute to him on his BTLS.com blog. Friend of AG.com and ESPN.com columnist Eric Neel wrote a lengthy, interesting piece about USC coach Pete Carroll, who's led the Trojans to a 68-8 record since going 6-6 in his first season. Rarely does a professional athlete say "I'm not all about money" and then actually prove it. Here's a new blog that's worth checking out: Voldy's Twins ...

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Red Sox News & Notes - 11/21

No more covering your heads folks, Mike Lowell put his John Hancock on the contract and he’s back for the next three years. As we all know by now, Lowell did accept less money to come back to Boston and we couldn’t be any happier.
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The Official Site of Boston Red Sox: Team: 40-Man Roster

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Lowell’s decision trumpeted by all | Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal

Lowell’s decision trumpeted by all 07:52 AM EST on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 BY JOE McDONALD Journal Sports Writer He wanted it. His teammates wanted it. The fans wanted it. Mike Lowell will return to the Boston Red Sox for another three seasons ...
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Notes: Sox aiming to extend Francona

BOSTON -- Following the signings of Mike Lowell and Curt Schilling, the defending World Series champion Red Sox have the luxury of knowing that both the starting nine and pitching rotation is virtually set for 2008. Perhaps that will give the front ...
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