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Updated Dec 10, 2009 3:18 AM ET
     
 

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The Rangers and Red Sox reached preliminary agreement late Wednesday night on a trade that will send Mike Lowell to Texas for catcher/first baseman Max Ramirez, major league sources told FOXSports.com. The deal is not final, however, for a number of reasons. Among them: Lowell's hip, which was surgically repaired after the 2008 season, and his right thumb, which he injured toward the end of the season. "This thing could still blow up," one source said. The deal could be a precursor to the Red Sox signing a free agent power hitter. The strongest candidates are third baseman Adrian Beltre, left fielder Jason Bay or left fielder Matt Holliday. The approval of Boston's ownership is required, because the Red Sox will be assuming $9 million of the $12 million due to Lowell in 2010, the final year of his current contract. Major League Baseball must also grant its permission prior to the deal's completion, because the amount of the cash transfer is so large. (Any deal involving an exchange of $1 million or more must be approved by the commissioner's office.) If the deal is not approved, the Rangers can return to their list of free-agent alternatives, including Jim Thome, Jermaine Dye and Vladimir Guerrero. If the deal is finalized, Lowell will get most of his at-bats as a first baseman and designated hitter in Texas. He can't be a full-time third baseman — his customary position — because All-Star Michael Young is the everyday player there. Lowell has never played first base in a major league game. He will turn 36 in February. The Red Sox had considered acquiring Milton Bradley from the Cubs prior to reaching the agreement with Texas to move Lowell, the sources said. Boston had been trying to move Lowell for some time. The Red Sox now have the option of acquiring a first baseman and moving Kevin Youkilis to third. They may also sign a free agent third baseman, such as Beltre, and keep Youkilis at first.
Tagged: Red Sox, Milton Bradley, Michael Young, Cubs, Kevin Youkilis, Rangers

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