They were talking about Lowrie as part of a Santana package over the offseason and he seemed like a pretty important part too (when it was Lester, Crisp, Lowrie, other prospect). So I don’t know. The Red Sox haven’t shown themselves to be opposed to dumping an overpriced player who wasn’t working out for them (see: Edgar Renteria) in the past and if Lowrie forces their hand (and proves himself capable of actually playing shortstop), they might just trade Lugo.

I wouldn’t mind seeing Lowrie on the Giants though! I interviewed him for a documentary once (I don’t think that movie ever really ended up getting made though, due to extenuating circumstances.)

I’ve been wanting Lowrie for a while now.

Boston’s needs? None. There’s really no fit. Wouldn’t surprise me to see if Lugo is benched for Lowrie.

At first I thought this was a typo of Noah Lowry and winced as I clicked the comments, wondering how badly you were going to get ripped a new one.

But, no! Redemption!

Sorry, but the assumption that Giants would trade for a young up and coming player (lowrie) is incorrect. The correct assumption is that Giant will accept the salary dump (Lugo) and give up a prospect instead.

The longer Omar Vizquel is sidelined and rehabbing the more interest SF should have in securing a longterm replacement for SS.

I like Lowrie, but some people insist he can’t handle short. It might be worth a try for us, though, considering we have openings at EVERY DAMN POSITION ON THE INFIELD.

I can’t really see a trade fit. Maybe the Sox would be interested in Sanchez or Wilson.

If you’re going to be targeting long-term shortstop options, Lowrie is unattainable unless you’re looking to move Cain or Lincecum. The Sox have no need to move him, and they’re pretty much set at every position.

Brent Lillibridge, who’s been mentioned a lot before here, makes far more sense than Lowrie would. Atlanta does need pitching, and is stable in the middle infield.

I was waiting for an appointment today and found myself sketching out lineups for ‘09 and looking at options for SS.

I don’t think Bocock will ever have enough bat to be a regular either.

Here’s a list to consider – feel free to add to it:

Lillibridge (Braves)
Zobrist (Rays)
Jack Wilson (Bucs)
Wood (Angels)
Murphy (A’s)
Crosby (A’s)
Brignac (Rays)
Aybar (Angels)
Izturis (Angels)
Arias (Rangers)

If he’s able to stick at SS i’d have more interest, but not as much as a 2B. Not that i still wouldn’t like to obtain him, but probably not enough to give up what’d be required to get him, if in fact we have the players of interest. I think it’s fair to say that there’s no chance of Sabean being interested in this kind of move, at least until after he’s proven himself & then comes off the table.

but I am not dissapointed in Bocock at short. Great arm, very good range.

I know that in the modern era, the desire for a big hitting shortstop is significant. I’d much rather have a slick fielder at the position than sacrifice the the defense for a much needed bat. No more ” Clanks” for Bats please.

It would seem to be easier to fill in the bats at 1B, 3B, or the OF than to find a big htting, good fielding SS. I do like Lillibridge, Brignac, Zobrist, and Wood, but don’t really see the Giants have any chance at getting them without some combination of Caincecum being involved.

I know that line of thinking is in the minority, so let the flames begin :-)