Down Goes Lowell by Jared Carrabis
Sox Remove Mike Lowell From ALDS Roster

The Red Sox have officially made the announcement that Mike Lowell has been replaced on the ALDS roster. It was obvious that the pain that Mike Lowell was experiencing in his hip was no longer bearable and his lack of production was a concern for the team. Gil Velazquez will be replacing Lowell on the ALDS roster and was only with the big club for a limited amount of time being called up on September 25.


Although it's with great sadness that we have to see Mike Lowell exit the postseason due to injury, it was the right move that the Red Sox had to make. Mike Lowell will be ineligible to make the ALCS roster if Boston advances past the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim but the right move was made. In Game 4 and if a Game 5 is needed, right-handed pitchers will be starting for the Angels and the Red Sox will likely match up Mark Kotsay or Sean Casey based on career numbers to start at first with Kevin Youkilis becoming the Red Sox third baseman with Alex Cora coming off of the bench.


Mike, on behalf of every Red Sox fan, I just wanted to say thank you for giving it your all and wearing your heart on your sleeve when you easily cut have shut your own season down a long time ago. You wanted to contribute to this team and even if your numbers didn't show a significant contribution, you contributed by motivating your teammates. Rest up, see you in the World Series.

Published on October 06, 2008

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