Sox-Lowell still apart

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A clue as to what Posada may want
Published 11/13/2007 by Peter Abraham at The LoHud Yankees Blog
Over on their Extra Bases blog, the Boston Globe is reporting that Mike Lowell seems to be looking for four years/$56 million. Given that Lowell and Jorge Posada have the same agents (Sam and Seth Levinson), that could be a sign of what they’re seeking from the Yankees. If anything, Posada could demand more. He plays a harder position to fill for the Yankees. The Red Sox could play Kevin Youkilis at third base or even entertain the notion of signing Alex Rodriguez. Posada had a historically significant season for a catcher. Lowell was good in 2007 but not ...

Bronx Banter: How Hot's The Corner?
Published 11/14/2007 at Bronx Banter
... better on the road in 2006 (.310/.352/.514 against a mere .260/.327/.436 at Fenway), or that he had several strong seasons while playing half his games in the Marlins' pitching-friendly home park. Given the dearth of free agent alternatives, I'm not terribly inclined to fret about Lowell's 2007 splits. Of greater concern is the fact that he is seeking a four-year deal, which is one reason why he hasn't re-upped with the Sox as of yet (Boston is holding firm at three years). Lowell is reportedly looking for the same sort of 4-year/$52-million contract that the Yankees have ...