"I figure I am no stranger to trade rumors and I understand the team's desire to always look to upgrade," said Lowell in an e-mail to the Boston Herald.
(photo from boston Herald)
I don't want to see Mike traded, but I do want him to keep playing baseball.
I am hoping that this time off helps his hip and when he comes back to Spring Training he will be the old Mike again.
We shall see.
This seems like an awful long time without Baseball. Could be that the weather has been so nice.
Noni
THIS WON'T END WELL is the heading on an article in the Boston Globe, written by Christopher Gasper. Well I disagree.
Tek signed for two more years, only this time as back up catcher. Well that's okay. He is a great team leader. We have won 2 World Series Trophey's with him catching. I think he is one of the best calling catchers in the league. He will still be available to help Victor with the older pitchers and to help out with the bull pen.
I'm hoping after the two years the Sox offer him a Coaching job. He would be an asset to the Coaching Staff.
Jason Bay has won the Silver Slugger Award. Now we just need to sign him. What's the delay? The local news just announced that the Sox offered Jay Bay a 4 year contract, now we just have to pray he takes it!
I just want to take a moment today to thank all the Veterans, Active and Inactive for being there when we need you!
My family is very large, we always have someone in the Military,
My Dad a Veteran of WWII,
My Husband and his Brothers The Korean War and the years up to the Vietnam War.
My Brother and too many Friends in the Vietnam War.
Now we have Neices and Nephews, Sue a CPO in the Navy, her husband Brad in the Navy. My Nephew Tom a Major in the Army and his daughter Tracy a West Point Grad in the Army, All who have been deployed at least once, most twice. My Nephew Brian Navy,Also my Nephew Paul and his Wife Sandy both Airforce. And last Our Newest into the family Andy who is being deployed just after Christmas.
Please take a few moments to stop and think about what our Veterans are doing for us. And say a prayer they all return home Safe.
I love all you guys and am so Proud you are part of our Family!
Noni
As one of the older members of Red Sox Nation, I could not be happier that they signed Wake to a 2 year deal.
Timmy is a strong force on the team and his age and knowledge can certainly be used. Also the fact that he is a knuckleballer helps too. I love watching him pitch when he is on his game.
Now with surgery behind him, he should have 2 good years to go. Then coaching? Media (he really isn't bad to look at), there are plenty of options for him.
I also happy about the Sox signing Victor! I think he is a great asset to the team. Jason just didn't have it this year, but as backup Catcher, he can use all that knowledge he has to help not just Victor but the team.
I know there are pitchers that don't want anyone but Tek, but I think they will grow to respect Victor.
(photos from bostonherald.com)
So far so good, but I'm still waiting for them to sign Jay Bay. Hopefully that will be soon
Noni
He is not alone, I really didn't enjoy this past Season, not just because the Sox didn't make it into the World Series, but for a lot of reasons. One of the biggest being Jerry Remy. I missed him in the booth. Just wasn't the same with Eck. I am really praying that Jerry is fine and gets to announce all the games next year.
I loved reading that Big Papi wants to play in Boston until his carreer is over. Also that Theo thinks he is looking just fine.
Now if Theo and the Guys can get it together and sign Jason Bay.
Yes I have avoided mentioning the Yankees winning the World Series. The first time in 9 years. I guess I'm not a good sport, I really believe for all the money they pay their team they should be winning it every year. I'm really sorry Pedro didn't pull last night's game off, it would have been a great way to end his carreer.
Well now the Phillies can join the rest of us and just say " there's always next year"!
I'm pretty sure that every Boston fan out there can feel proud that I'm going to try to beat the Yankees, and I'm going to give just the same effort I always did for them. They're special fans, and they will always have my respect.(Pedro Martinez)
I really didn't care much about the World Series this year. The Red Sox are not playing, so what the heck, too little time to watch games I don't really care about. Except, tonight, Pedro is back in Yankee Stadium! With a win tonight, Pitching against Pettitte who didn't get enough rest, would force a 7th game.
Who knows what could happen if they get into a 7th game, even if it is at Yankee Stadium.
The Phillies are Pumped!! I hope this turns out to be one of the all time Great Games!
PV's Petey, go get them!
Noni
Pedro looked really good last night. Yes I know he lost the game on two home runs he gave out. And A.J. was just a little better, but for and old guy, Pedro still has his stuff! 7 solid innings, what more could you ask for?
When he came off the field in the seventh, with the crowd chanting, "Who's Your Daddy?'' Martinez just smiled. He had to say something to a man in the stands who was holding his daughter in one arm and a beer in another, who, according to Martinez, was saying all kinds of nasty things.
"I said, 'You have your little girl. I'm a father. I have a little girl. You have to be ashamed. How can you be so dumb?' '' Martinez recalled.(taken from Nick Cafardo, without permission, of the Boston Globe)
Pedro is still one classy guy! And Yankee Fans, well they speak for themselves.
Okay Philly, no more fooling around, let's get it together and take the next 3 to end it!
Noni
Lee made the Yankees look foolish, striking out 10, including Rodriguez three times and Mark Teixeira twice. Stunned fans fled Yankee Stadium by the hundreds in the eighth inning. The Yankees did not score until the ninth, and that was on a throwing error.(borrowed without permission from Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe)
That paragraph says an awful lot, especially about the Yankee Fans. Red Sox Fans are never stunned when we are losing, we know there is always the next inning. And to leave the park before the game is over, never, especially a world series game.
I know people that have sat hours through rain storms, and 40 degrees. Thats a true fan. Not someone stunned because your star pitcher has a bad night.
Tonight it's Pedro Martinez against A.J. Burnett. I just hope Pedro is all fired up, being back at Yankee Stadium. It would be so perfect for him to get a win tonight! But if the tables turn and the Yankees pull this one off, you can be sure the fans will stick around to "Boo" the Philly's.
Noni
I miss Pedro. It's great that his team and not Manny's is going to be in the World Series!
Even if Pedro does not play, hopefully he will walk away with another Ring!
First game for the Sox starts tonight in California. That's not good for us. I'm not sure what time it starts, but I know it is going to run to late for me to be watching." height=375 alt="Mike Lowell, 3B Handbook 'update' projection: Avg. HRs RBIs Runs 2B .282 17 81 64 34 Your turn: " src="http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2008/03/12/1205334769_9281.jpg" width=500 border=0>
" height=375 alt="David Ortiz, DH Handbook 'update' projection: Avg. HRs RBIs Runs OPS .298 41 130 109 .994 Your turn: " src="http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2008/03/12/1205334769_6939.jpg" width=434 border=0>(photos from boston .com)
Just thought I would add a few photo's that I like.
Noni
