A-Rod??

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Menkeiwich is available and probably for a song. You could sign him for his glove and use him the way they used him in 2004. Then you could also try to sign a bopper for his bat, like a Hillenbrand or a Tony Clark, and still have $10 million in your pocket over what A-Rod would cost. Or you'd get those two for what re-signing Lowell would cost.l.

Clark Sucked when he Played for us
Hillenbrand Whined when he played for us
And Menkeiwich took his ball and went home......

I think we should sign Lowell just so the Yank-mees don't get a quality replacement for A-Rod......

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Clark Sucked when he Played for us
Hillenbrand Whined when he played for us
And Menkeiwich took his ball and went home......

I think we should sign Lowell just so the Yank-mees don't get a quality replacement for A-Rod......

I think you should sign Lowell too. But the newest WS MVP also has a say in that, and it's his thoughts that count. I'm hearing he's pretty adamant on a 4 year deal and that the Sox might not be willing to commit for that long on a 33 year old guy coming off his career year. Remember, it was only two years ago that Lowell hit .236 with 8 HR and had something like 50 rbi while playing 150 games.

One thing to give you guys hope--I know his agent, Seth Levinson, from the days I practiced law in Brooklyn. Seth's a Mets fan

Unfortunately, find another good free agent third baseman--you'd have to look long and hard. If Lowell leaves--what's the solution? It's either a) get involved in the A-Rod courtship, b) trade for one (and that means giving up some young talent) or c) sign or trade for a first baseman. Choice c) might be your best option.