The Red Sox and Rangers have decided to take a little more time to think about if they want to finalize a trade that would send Mike Lowell to Texas for catching prospect Max Ramirez.
As part of the trade, the Red Sox would eat $9 million of the $12 million Lowell is owed next season on the final year of his contract. The Rangers envision Lowell as someone who pushes young first baseman Chris Davis but serves mainly as a designated hitter.
Boston would hope to sign Adrian Beltre if they do trade Lowell.
Red Sox, Rangers Want More Time To Consider Lowell Trade