Potential Mistake: Signing Mike Lowell

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Until last night, the biggest free agent name available to play third base was Mike Lowell. Boston wants him back, Philadalphia yearns for him, and now the Yankees may make him an offer. Lowell had a great offensive season, capped off by winning the World Series MVP. He has a reputation as a good fielder and is a popular guy in the clubhouse. But I’m still going to say it: Signing ... [link]

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Skyking 162: Potential Mistake: Signing Mike Lowell
Published 10/30/2007 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Skyking 162: Potential Mistake: Signing Mike Lowell Or as I overheard in the bar the other night..."Mike Lowell would have lesser than zero home runs at Yankee Stadium” 3 - Lowell will be 34 years old during the 2008 season. Every free agent signing is a risk, but older players carry more risk. I’m worried about a small letdown in 2008, and then there’s 2009, 2010, and possibly 2011 to worry about, too. The list of 37 year old players who hit like their 33 year old selves is a short one. Again, it’s perfectly possible for Lowell to maintain his current pace, but it’s not ...

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