Jed Lowrie
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Relief for Red Sox
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Dec 15, 2011THE BOSTON Red Sox acquired reliever Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros yesterday for infielder Jed Lowrie and righthander Kyle Weiland. Full Story »
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Baseball notes: Red Sox deal Jed Lowrie, get Astros' closer
Detroit Free Press Tigers News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed closer Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Kyle Weiland. Full Story »
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Free agent Nick Punto fields a contract
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 15, 2011
At first blush, it seems the Red Sox [team stats] agreed to terms yesterday with veteran infielder Nick Punto simply to replace Jed Lowrie, traded only hours earlier to the Houston Astros. Unlike Lowrie, Punto is considered an above-average defender at… Full Story »
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Red Sox acquire Mark Melancon for Jed Lowrie, Kyle Weiland
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Save opportunities were rarer than diamonds this year for the 106-loss Houston Astros. But when Mark Melancon got... Full Story »
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Red Sox sign infielder Punto to two-year deal
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
It didn't take long for the Boston Red Sox to replace Jed Lowrie as their utility infielder, as they signed free agent Nick Punto to a two-year deal on Thursday. The 34-year-old Punto is an 11-year veteran, playing 250 games… Full Story »
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Astros acquire Lowrie from Red Sox
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Astros also received pitcher Kyle Weiland from the Red Sox, and sent right-handed reliever Mark Melancon to Boston. To make room for Lowrie and Weiland on the roster, Houston designated infielder Brian Bixler for assignment. We're extremely excited to… Full Story »
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Red Sox obtain P Melancon for Lowrie, Weiland
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The deal on Wednesday brings the Red Sox a potential replacement for closer Jonathan Papelbon, who signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. Melancon is a 26-year-old righty who had 20 saves last season with an 8-4 record… Full Story »
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Red Sox trade Lowrie, pen still needs help
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Dec 14, 2011
ESPN Insider Keith Law breaks down the Jed Lowrie-Mark Melancon trade here, and I generally agree with his assessment: Lowrie still has upside, althou... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Boston Red Sox
- Jed Lowrie
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Astros Notes: Myers, Rodriguez, Sanchez
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
Today Jeff Luhnow made his first significant player move since becoming the Astros' GM last week. Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland are now Astros and Mark Melancon is now on the Red Sox. Here are some more notes from Houston,… Full Story »
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Report: Red Sox sign Nick Punto
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Dec 14, 2011
Heyman reported Punto, who turned 34 in November, is guaranteed $3 million with another $500,000 possible in incentives. The Red Sox had a vacancy for a utility player with this morning's trade of Jed Lowrie to the Astros. Punto played… Full Story »
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Law's scouting report on Melancon
Keith Law on MLB on ESPN &bull Dec 14, 2011
ESPN Insider Keith Law provides a scouting report on new Red Sox reliever Mark Melancon, who the team received in a deal that sent Jed Lowrie and Kyle... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Boston Red Sox
- Jed Lowrie
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Red Sox acquire former Yankees pitcher for bullpen
New York Post Yankees News &bull Dec 14, 2011
BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox reinforced their bullpen Wednesday, acquiring right-hander Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Kyle Weiland, according to a major-league source. The addition of Melancon likely will be… Full Story »
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Sox trade for closer Melancon
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 14, 2011
In their first move to bolster the back of a depleted bullpen, the Red Sox [team stats] have traded for reliever Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros, a major-league source has confirmed. The Red Sox will send infielder Jed Lowrie… Full Story »
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Red Sox Notes: Varitek, Oswalt, Saunders
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
Cardinals, J.C. The Red Sox sent Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weilandto Houston for Mark Melancon today before agreeing to terms with Nick Punto on a two-year deal. One thing they did not do was bid on Yu Darvish. Jason Varitek… Full Story »
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Report: Sox acquire Mark Melancon from Astros
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Dec 14, 2011
The details are still being sorted out, but Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting on Twitter that according to a source, the Red Sox have acquired reliever Mark Melancon from the Astros for infielder Jed Lowrie and reliever Kyle Weiland.… Full Story »
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The BP First Take: Thursday, December 15 by Daniel Rathman
Baseball Prospectus &bull Dec 14, 2011
Devout "Seinfeld" fans undoubtedly remember the scene when Jerry tells George, "If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right." New Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow heeded that advice on Wednesday when he agreed… Full Story »
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Transaction Analysis: Melancon for Lowrie Swap by R.J. Anderson
Baseball Prospectus &bull Dec 14, 2011
Jeff Luhnow makes a solid first trade as GM of the Astros. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Houston Astros
- Jed Lowrie
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Ells Yeah!
Boston Dirt Dogs Blog on Boston.com &bull Nov 21, 2011The Lone Wolf Gave It His All and Delivered More for a Mess of a TeamBut Papelbon Left Town on a Turtle Compared to What You'll See From Ells in 2 YearsOne Christmas Card to Jed Lowrie in the Mailbox.… Full Story »
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Game 161: Red Sox at Orioles
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Sep 27, 2011
Notes: Lowrie is batting cleanup for the first time in his career. Lavarnway has caught nine innings in the majors but has never started a game before. Crawford batted second the last four games and now drops to eighth. Bedard… Full Story »
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Reddick, Lowrie feeling OK
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Sep 4, 2011
Jed Lowrie came out of the game in the fourth inning with what was described as tightness in his left shoulder. I dont think its anything other than fatigue, said Lowrie, who was on the disabled list from June 17… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Boston Red Sox
- Jed Lowrie
