Mar 31, 2010 5:42 PM EST

Talks between the Red Sox and Rangers about a trade involving Mike Lowell have accelerated, according to a baseball source.

Lowell may not have a chance to play much in Boston with David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis and Adrian Beltre at first and third base.

A trade between Boston and Texas for Lowell broke down this winter when the third baseman failed a physical.

Via ESPN