"NESN's Peter Gammons, via Twitter, reported that Mike Lowell "may" require thumb surgery. This is surely what is holding up the agreed-upon trade of Lowell to Texas for C/1B/DH Max Ramirez. WEEI.com reported that Texas will examine Lowell in person this week. It's unclear whether the injury would hamper Lowell more at the plate or in the field. That could determine whether the trade goes through as the Rangers see Lowell as more of a first baseman and DH than as a third baseman (Boston.com)."
If the Sox are going to tank this year, and just go with the guys they have then I kind of hope Lowell stays. Boston has no real reason to get Max Ramirez. At his best he is the same thing as V-Mart (good offense, no so good defense), so the only reason to get him is if Boston thinks V-Mart will walk after this year. Boston may be looking to clean house after this season with Lowell, Ortiz, Beckett, Tek, ect all coming off the books. If that is the case and we are paying most of Lowell's salary anyways he might as well play here.
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