Phillies made a play for Lowell | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/20/2007

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MLB Fleece Factor found this 11/20/2007 on www.philly.com [flag]
Mike Lowell will not be at third base next season for the Phillies, but they did make a last-minute run at him. > The Phillies would not confirm it yesterday, but sources inside the organization said the Phils shifted from their well-publicized pitching-only philosophy to make an offer to Lowell over the weekend. Lowell reportedly has agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract to remain ... [link]

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Tuesday Morning Trade/FA Rumors
Published 11/20/2007 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... Mike Lowell apparently received a 4 year, $50M offer from the Phillies, despite Philly’s constant denials.   If true, Philly fans should be sending thank you notes to Lowell for not fleecing them by accepting that offer, which would have left them with limited funds for their horrid pitching staff, as well as a 37 year old, gray 3rd baseman in 4 years. ...

Odds and Ends: Cameron, Mora, Thames
Published 11/20/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... The Phillies really did make a four year, $50MM offer to Mike Lowell despite all they said to the contrary.  So all bets are off as to whether they'll spend money on non-pitchers. ...

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