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October 25, 2007
BY JOE McDONALD
Journal Sports Writer
BOSTON -- Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell considers himself a throw-in with the deal that brought pitcher Josh Beckett to Boston from Florida prior to the 2006 season. But, with the way Lowell has played here or the last two seasons, he's selling himself short with his feelings.
He hit .284 in 2006, and posted a career year this season with a .324 mark to go along with his 21 homers and 120 RBI.
Lowell is in the final year of his contract with the Red Sox, so prior to Game Two of the series on Thursday, he was asked to comment on the possibilty of this being his last game at Fenway.
''I'd rather not,'' he said. ''I'm really focused on the World Series. I think the offseason is the offseason and I'll tackle that when it comes. But it's really the farthest thing from my mind right now. I think Game Two is the most important thing that we should be thinking about personally and collectively.''
His 120 RBI this season became a club record for third baseman, surpassing Butch Hobson's 112 mark set in 1977.
''I was very happy with the RBI this year,'' he said. ''I kind of look at each year as opportunities. I think there are some years you're supposed to drive in 100. If you have that many opportunities and that many chances, you should.''
Certainly hitting behind David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez has helped Lowell with those opportunities this season, especially in the playoffs.
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