Comments on: Mike Lowell Needs A Leverage Lesson

By: Proverbfrom.Com » Mike Lowell Needs A Leverage Lesson

Proverbfrom.Com » Mike Lowell Needs A Leverage Lesson — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:01:42 +0000

[...] Schrauben wrote an interesting post today on Mike Lowell Needs A Leverage LessonHere’s a quick [...]

By: Fan Bash

Fan Bash — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:26:15 +0000

Refreshing to hear this from Lowell. This is probably way too idealistic, but any chance the outspoken loyalty creates any (even a little) leverage in negotiations? We’re loyal to those who are loyal to us.

By: John Thacker

John Thacker — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:45:15 +0000

Sure, but he’s also said he’d be interested in the Phillies if the Sox couldn’t re-sign him. Considering Philly’s desperate need for a 3B, I don’t think he’s giving up all that much leverage.

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:00:03 +0000

I think if Lowell really wants to stay in Boston, it is in his agent’s best interests to make it happen. While Lowell is forfeiting some leverage, he does so knowingly and with the goal of re-signing with Boston. I can see how this would be worse if he was a younger player, but there is a good chance that this is his last major league contract, and I do not think he needs the money after making $9 million a year for the past few years. Remember, don’t mess with happy and if he is happy in Boston and doesn’t need the money, a statement like this may allow both sides to come together more quickly.