Coming into Spring Training last year Jed Lowrie was the guy who was ready to be the everyday starting SS. When the Sox left the field for the last time in 2009 it was Alex Gonzalez at short. Things change.
Lowrie has had 2 injury-plagued seasons in 2008 & 2009. He has spent more time on the DL than on the active roster. Does he still fit into the Sox plans with the additions of Scutaro & Hall? I say maybe.
If I were Theo, I'd hate to give up on a smooth fielding switch hitter who can play all 3 infield positions. Perhaps he can showcase Lowrie during Spring Training to compete with Billy Hall. Theo can also get Lowrie healthy & use him as a a chip in a trade package later in the year.
A healthy Lowrie can contribute. It's just a question of whether it will be with the Red Sox or another team.
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