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Lowe Not Impressed By Mets' Offer
Derek Lowe was "hardly overwhelmed" by the Mets' three year $36MM offer , Mike Puma of the New York Post heard from a baseball source. Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe heard from a source of his own that Lowe's "likely to continue shopping for a more desirable offer." It's uncertain who ...
Lowe to keep shopping; Sox not involved
boston.com — According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Derek Lowe is likely to continue shopping for a... more desirable offer after the New York Mets presented him with a three-year, $36 million offer on Tuesday. While some reports have placed... (more) Lowe to keep shopping; Sox not involved
Derek Lowe Insulted He's Only Being Offered Carlos Silva Money
Derek Lowe Insulted He's Only Being Offered Carlos Silva Money
mlb.fanhouse.com — The Mets' pursuit of Derek Lowe has recently hit a snag, and -- according to this source... -- that would be the fact that he's a much better pitcher than Carlos Silva. You see, Silva signed a four year-$48 million contract with the Mariners before last season. Now, Lowe's being offered three years ... (more) Derek Lowe Insulted He's Only Being Offered Carlos Silva ...
3 UP: BOSOX HITTER SEARCH, MANNY AND LOWE
blogs.nypost.com — Checking in from vacation once more. I figured it was a new year, so I would offer... a new post. It also gives me a chance to tell those that are interested that I will be co-hosting a show on... (more) 3 UP: BOSOX HITTER SEARCH, MANNY AND LOWE
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Testing Scott Boras
River Avenue Blues — ... The Mets know they are potentially bidding against only themselves, and to that end, they made an initial three-year, $36-million offer. Early reports had Lowe searching for a four-year deal at around $16 million per. As you could guess, Lowe is reported not impressed by the Mets’ offer and is still looking for “ ...

Closing The Gaps: Starting Pitcher
Fire Ned Colletti Now — ... He didn't like the Mets' 3-year, 36 million dollar offer, and he's probably going to want at least 3-years and 45 million. His desire to return to Los Angeles is very questionable. ...

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