Eight options for the Mets, post-"Baywatch"

For the Mets, there are already legitimate questions about whether Jason Bay is the right investment for their ballpark. He is a below-average defende...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Putting the 2010 Red Sox in focus

Where the 2010 Red Sox stand in payroll, pitching, position players and coaching.

The Weekly Best for 12/22

Page 2's Weekly Best riffs in rhythm to the cream of the crop in sports, pop culture and beyond.

A decade's worth of decisions

A look back at the best and worst free-agent signings, prospects and trades of the past decade.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009

Sox didn't treat Lowell's thumb for 7 weeks

Mike Lowell told WEEI.com that his right thumb was placed in a splint and immobilized almost seven...

Cars on many holiday wish lists

Cars? A plane to get away on? What are Boston athletes wishing for this holiday season?

Mike Lowell crushes the first Red Sox home run in the new Yankee Stadium

Life after Lowell deal: Now what?

The Rangers-Red Sox deal that would have sent Mike Lowell to Texas is off the table. So it means the Rangers' search for a big bat...

Defense highlights offseason moves

...Ellsbury (most likely in left), Cameron and J.D. Drew. They're also working to move Mike Lowell, whose defensive range seemed to diminish greatly this past season. The Athletics should have at least...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Another strange twist for Lowell

The trade sending Mike Lowell to Texas has been quashed, a baseball source said Saturday night, after a physical exam by...

Lowell Deal For Ramirez Is Off

Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The deal that would have sent Boston's Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Max Ramirez is off. After an exam in...

Another strange twist for Lowell

The nixing of a trade to Texas is another strange twist in Lowell's Sox odyssey.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Mike Lowell #25 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the New York Yankees on September 26, 2009...

Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell reacts after striking out against Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jose Arredondo in the fifth inning...

At This Hour 6pm ET: Lowell Taking Physical, Rolen and Reds Agree, Henry Funeral Arrangements

Jim Rogash/Getty Images Lowell Heading to Texas for Evaluation Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell may finally be on his way to Texas. Lowell flew to...