Sox make ‘really strong’ offer to Lowell

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First offer to Lowell
Published 11/8/2007 by Earl at The GYS Network
Damn things are moving fast. This is a pretty fun offseason so far.

Lowell Offer
Published 11/8/2007 at YankeesRedSox.com
Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald is reporting that the Red Sox have made a "really strong" offer to Mike Lowell. The deal is 3 years guaranteed. This according to a club source. Let's hope Lowell isn't like Theo Epstein in that he doesn't mind his contract negotiations leaked to the press. Silverman continues to say that the Red Sox have also considered alternative players should they lose Lowell. One idea is to have Kevin Youkilis move to 3rd and promote Chris Carter to play 1st/dh with David Ortiz. Carter split time between the Boston and Arizona systems posting .324/.383/.521 (565 PA) at AAA Tuscon and ...

Rumor Roundup for 2007-11-08
Published 11/8/2007 by SC <sachrist@gmail.com> at Camden Chat: Front Page Posts
From the Yahoo! rumor mill: "Asked whether he has heard a lot of speculation about a potential Tejada trade, one American League GM said: 'No, not much at all.'" Tom Glavine is being openly courted by his old team, the Atlanta Braves, and they would appear to be the front-runner in what may not amount to much of a sweepstakes. Frank Wren also says the team will fill their center field void via trade, not free agency. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution] The Marlins want a starting pitcher and a center fielder for Miguel Cabrera. The Dodgers are making a very hard push, which would take another suitor out of the A-Rod running. [Palm ...

Red Sox Makes 'Really Strong' Offer to Lowell
Published 11/8/2007 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
Filed under: Boston, Red Sox, AL East, MLB RumorsIt might be time to officially remove the Red Sox from the race to sign Alex Rodriguez or trade for Miguel Cabrera: Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports that the team is close to re-signing their current third baseman, Mike Lowell: While they are not sending out any take-it-or-leave-it signals to his camp, the Red Sox made a three-year guaranteed offer to third baseman Mike Lowell, that one club source described as "really strong." As the general managers meetings concluded, there was a belief coming from the ballclub that their ...

Lowell Update: Damage Control Begins Now?
Published 11/8/2007 by SF at YFSF
The Boston Herald reports that a "really strong offer" has been extended to Mike Lowell.  Who provided the opinion on the package?  A "club source". Isn't that kind of like asking a GOP flack for a report on the Iraq War?

Red Sox Make Strong Offer to Lowell
Published 11/8/2007 by Dan at Sports of Boston
In summary the Sox made what is a “very strong” offer to Mike Lowell for a 3 year deal. This deal I would expect to be 12-13 million a year. I’m not sure how much he is worth considering his normal career numbers. Mike Lowell is a gold glove guy with a solid bat. But for the price of 12-13 million you have to wonder if the money could be better spent. The Article from the Boston Herald’s Michael Silverman ORLANDO — While they are not sending out any take-it-or-leave-it signals to his camp, the ...

Hot Stove Update
Published 11/9/2007 at Center Field
The general manager meetings concluded today in Orlando, and Theo Epstein and the other GMs have departed town and headed home. Unfortunately, the meetings concluded without a deal for Mike Lowell in place (which was not too surprising, considering this report- but there are positive signs that negotiations are ...

Report: Sox make 'strong offer' to Mikey Lowell
Published 11/9/2007 by Dan Lamothe, Red Sox Monster at Red Sox Monster - MassLive.com
Good news out of Boston tonight: The Red Sox have made a "strong" three-year offer to Mike Lowell, the Boston Herald reports . The details: While they are not sending out any take-it-or-leave-it signals to his camp, the Red Sox made a three-year guaranteed offer to third baseman Mike Lowell, that one club source described as "really strong." As the general managers meetings concluded, there was a belief coming from the ballclub that their offer is competitive enough that if Lowell truly wants to re-sign with the Sox -- which the club believes and which the club wants to happen -- then their three-year offer is significant enough to make him want to stay. ...

Around Baseball: November 8th… Steroids, Free Agency, Collusion And A New Name In Florida
Published 11/9/2007 by Administrator at SOX1FAN
The Mitchell Commission is reportedly set to issue its report… According to player agents who attended a union meeting in New York City, there are eleven current free agents named in the Commission’s report on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. Reportedly, all eleven players have been notified by the Commission. To read more on the Mitchell Commission Report, click here. The Red Sox have made a ‘really strong’ offer to free agent Mike Lowell… Boston reportedly included a guaranteed third year in their latest proposal to the third baseman. There ...

Sentiment On Lowell Turning?
Published 11/9/2007 by Travis at Around The Bases: A Boston Red Sox Blog
... The sentiment has appeared to change, at least a little. Yesterday the Herald reported that Mike Lowell has received a offer from the Red Sox that would guarantee three years. ...