Lowe reportedly gets three-year offer from Mets

king0fny · 12-31-2008, 12:17 PM

The New York Mets addressed their bullpen this offseason. Now they're turning to their starting rotation.

New York media outlets reported that the team has offered free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe a three-year contract for about $36 million.

Agent Scott Boras would not confirm that the Mets' offer.

"Obviously, we've taken offers from a number of teams," he said, according to The New York Times.

Boras has reportedly been seeking a five-year contract for Lowe at a per season rate considerably higher than the Mets' offer of $12 million. But New York did seemingly get a bargain with closer Francisco Rodriguez.

Coming off a season with a record-setting 62 saves, he signed with the Mets for three years and $37 million. The Mets also traded for Mariners reliever J.J. Putz.

Lowe was 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA for the Dodgers last season, his fourth with the club. He came up with the Mariners but was traded midway through his rookie season to the Red Sox. He spent over seven years there as a starter and reliever, saving 42 games in 2000.

Lowe, John Smoltz and Dennis Eckersley are the only pitchers to win 20 or more games in one season and save 40 or more in another.

A two-time All-Star, Lowe is 126-107 with a 3.75 ERA and 85 saves in his career.

yayo_gunit · 12-31-2008, 12:43 PM

good if he signs but i think we need to after manny.....too bad the wilpons will never allow that but put him in that lineup would be awsome

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king0fny Hottest B M W Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 718 & 315 Posts: 7,146 Repped: 2,250 Repped 423 Times in 122 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	Lowe reportedly gets three-year offer from Mets Lowe reportedly gets three-year offer from Mets The New York Mets addressed their bullpen this offseason. Now they're turning to their starting rotation. New York media outlets reported that the team has offered free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe a three-year contract for about $36 million. Agent Scott Boras would not confirm that the Mets' offer. "Obviously, we've taken offers from a number of teams," he said, according to The New York Times. Boras has reportedly been seeking a five-year contract for Lowe at a per season rate considerably higher than the Mets' offer of $12 million. But New York did seemingly get a bargain with closer Francisco Rodriguez. Coming off a season with a record-setting 62 saves, he signed with the Mets for three years and $37 million. The Mets also traded for Mariners reliever J.J. Putz. Lowe was 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA for the Dodgers last season, his fourth with the club. He came up with the Mariners but was traded midway through his rookie season to the Red Sox. He spent over seven years there as a starter and reliever, saving 42 games in 2000. Lowe, John Smoltz and Dennis Eckersley are the only pitchers to win 20 or more games in one season and save 40 or more in another. A two-time All-Star, Lowe is 126-107 with a 3.75 ERA and 85 saves in his career. __________________

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yayo_gunit VVVV Mark Sanchez VVVVV Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Strong Island Posts: 817 Repped: 10 Repped 99 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	good if he signs but i think we need to after manny.....too bad the wilpons will never allow that but put him in that lineup would be awsome __________________

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