Mike Lowell available

[SledNeck]

The were talking about how the Twins could/might get Mike Lowell on the MLB network (best channel on TV BTW).

Thoughts?

[Getanet]

This makes too much sense for it to happen. We're a veteran team with our main weakness at 3B. We could use a veteran guy that is solid in the field and good at the plate. Not to mention he is a right-handed bat, has some power, has championship pedigree, is at the end of this career and is probably hungry for one last ring.

I think it would be great, but I'd be shocked if the Twins pulled it off.

[DonBo]

, is at the end of this career a

How many times are we gonna get caught in this trap?

[SledNeck]

Or should we go after Cliff Lee?

[nofishfisherman]

Lowell is batting .215 this season in limited at bats. How is that better than Punto's .221?

Obtaining Lowell would mean you are gambling on him improving on that horrid average. My concern is that we've done that before with other players and then never seem to come around. I'd rather spend a little more and get someone you is putting up numbers and who can help us now and in the long run.

[Scott K]

Lowells defense sucks! No thanks!

[greebs]

definite upgrade. bring it on!

[DonBo]

Or should we go after Cliff Lee?

I want some of what you're smokin'. How in your wildest dreams do you think we've got a shot a Cliff Lee?

[Scott K]

I am pretty sure Lee will be in pinstripes by the end of this season.

[Getanet]

How many times are we gonna get caught in this trap?

Ordinarily I'd agree with you 100%. But 3B is our glaring weakness and I can't think of anyone else that might be available that is better than him. It would definitely be just for this year.

As for his numbers compared to Punto - he's barely getting any ABs. He has nearly half of Punto's AB's and has just as many RBI and 2 more HR.

He's obviously not a long term answer. But I'd rather have Lowell at the plate in the playoffs than any of our current 3Bs.

I can't really speculate on his defense this year because he hasn't played much. He's been a Gold Glover in the past.

[B. Amish]

what would we pay lowell? how old is he?

i'm concerned, but interested in seeing what's going to happen.

heard we are shopping wilson ramos too.

[Scott K]

Gold glover because he played for a popular team, in a big market, thats all!

[Getanet]

He won a Gold Glove in 2005. In 2006 Lowell had six errors in 153 games and went a stretch of 70 games in which he did not make an error.

He's always been respected for his defense.

I need to quit before I come across as some sort of Lowell fanatic. I just think he's a nice upgrade over what we have. A good fit for 1/2 a season and hopefully nice playoff run.

[bassNspear]

be interesting to see what happens