Mike Lowell, according to Schill

Interesting comment from Sox pitcher Curt Schilling on his blog about Mike Lowell ... he makes a good point:

"I can assure you that Mike Lowell knows exactly how I, and all his teammates feel about him. He’s invaluable on and OFF the field. What some don’t understand is that this is a business decision for both sides. We all get that. Mike is negotiating what might be his last long and large contract, he has every right and obligation to do the right thing for he and his family. You cannot begrudge him that. I honestly think it will work out and he’ll be back here, if that doesn’t happen I, like everyone else on this team, will HATE to see him leave.

"At the same time we understand, as you need to, that what Mike Lowell signs for and negotiates is no ones business but his and his families (sic), and he’s earned that right. I know he loved being here, he appreciated and acknowledged this team, these fans, often.

"Seeing as he came from being ‘the throw in’ and a guy who fans everywhere complained about ’slow hands’ and ’salary added to get Beckett’ to pretty much the MVP or Co-MVP of this team speaks volumes about who and what Mike Lowell is. I want him back here, I think he wants to be back here, and I think the Sox want him back here. The only opinions that matter are his and the teams and if both sides want it badly enough it will happen."

I gotta agree.