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November 6, 2007
By Joe McDonald
Journal Sports Writer
Now that Curt Schilling is signed, sealed and delivered, the Red Sox will now focus their attention to free-agent third baseman and World Series MVP Mike Lowell.
After GM Theo Epstein officially announced Schilling’s one-year deal worth a base salary of $8 million with another $6 in incentives, he was asked if the Red Sox and Lowell were close on a possible deal.
“We’re working at it and hopefully moving the ball forward each day,” said Epstein.
Lowell did file for free agency today, but did say following the club’s World Series victory that he wanted to return to Boston. His teammates have made their feelings known to management that they want him back.
The significant contributions Lowell made for the Red Sox certainly didn’t go unnoticed with his teammates.
“Mike’s been our staple in our lineup all year,” said Red Sox captain Jason Varitek after the club’s Game Four sweep in Colorado. “He’s come up with big hit after big hit and that’s why he drove in 120 during the regular season.”
Would you like to see him back next season?
“I would love to,” said Varitek. “He plays great defense. He’s a huge part of this team and we would love to see him back in this uniform.”
Even Schilling finished his blog item announcing his signing by saying: "Sign Mike Lowell!"
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JANET FRAIELLI | November 7, 2007 1:32 AM link
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Grace Poulin | November 10, 2007 3:16 PM link
I'M SO HAPPY U SIGNED CURT SCHILLING NOW ITS
MIKE LOWELL'S TURN.........GIVE HIM WHATEVER HE WANTS...HE IS SO VALUABLE TO THE TEAM...EVERYONE LOVES HIM PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN....
WITH THE ROOKIES & OUR BEST VETERANS WE WILL BRING HOME ANOTHER WORLD SERIES....