Mike Lowell
Mike Lowell
Michael "Mike" Averett Lowellis an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. During a 13-year career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees, Florida Marlins, and the Boston Red Sox. With the Red Sox, he was named MVP of the 2007 World Series for batting .400 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 runs scored and a stolen base in a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth24 February 1974
CitySan Juan, PR
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Sure, there's been a little bandwagon jumping. But I think that's only normal, ... It's tough to identify with guys who haven't been with the organization for a while. I still believe you have to win back the fans, and I still think, after '97, I guess the fans had an attitude of 'You got to prove us wrong before we start giving you our money to watch you play.'
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He wanted to destroy the dugout after that first inning. But the way he threw, to be down one run after that inning, I'd take that.
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He wanted to destroy the dugout after that first inning.
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It doesn't change your intensity or your approach or your preparation. But it does have you looking at the scoreboard a lot more often.
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I think he's going to see better pitches in the American League.
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I think maybe the lack of Miami humidity will be helpful. I know that was a big thing. It's unbelievable, the size of some of those blisters. People think 'blister, just prick it with a pin and it goes away.' But he was ripping whole pieces of skin off of his finger.
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I'm so happy for Luis, ... He's so hard on himself. I told him, 'Hey, just keep swinging. It'll work out.'
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I think they just didn't want anything to get out of hand. I don't make anything of it. He was protecting Jeter; they thought we hit him. It was no big deal.
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I think there's a danger if you try to hit it off the wall every time. But, ever since I was 6 years old I was a pull hitter, and my key is to look middle, and I'm going to pull because that's my point of contact.
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He plays the position as good as anyone.
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I believe it's a market that can handle baseball. I'm just not sure if it's a baseball market yet.
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I figured that out when 3,000 people turned out to watch us stretch on the first day.
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The fans have been great with me. I think they appreciate that I don't take an at-bat off.
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Baseball is important, but it's about fifth place behind my kids, my wife and the health of my family.