Rotoworld is citing Jim Bowden as saying the Red Sox make the most sense for Kyle Lohse.

Apparently the logic is that the Sox are short of aging pitchers heavily dependant on defense and luck.

Lohse will not come to the AL unless he gets the money he wants, which is unlikely in February.  Look for him to take a one year deal in the NL with hopes of re-establishing his market value.  If he is smart, he will go to San Diego. 

But really, I would expect Philadelphia to make more sense.  After the Big Three, the Phillies figure to be using Kyle Kendrick and Tim Cloyd in their rotation, and this is not a team that is rebuilding, but is in a very competitive division...

In response to notin's comment:

Rotoworld is citing Jim Bowden as saying the Red Sox make the most sense for Kyle Lohse.

Apparently the logic is that the Sox are short of aging pitchers heavily dependant on defense and luck.

Lohse will not come to the AL unless he gets the money he wants, which is unlikely in February.  Look for him to take a one year deal in the NL with hopes of re-establishing his market value.  If he is smart, he will go to San Diego. 

But really, I would expect Philadelphia to make more sense.  After the Big Three, the Phillies figure to be using Kyle Kendrick and Tim Cloyd in their rotation, and this is not a team that is rebuilding, but is in a very competitive division...

Grabbing another good starter could be the difference in our division.

In response to notin's comment:

Rotoworld is citing Jim Bowden as saying the Red Sox make the most sense for Kyle Lohse.

Apparently the logic is that the Sox are short of aging pitchers heavily dependant on defense and luck.

Lohse will not come to the AL unless he gets the money he wants, which is unlikely in February.  Look for him to take a one year deal in the NL with hopes of re-establishing his market value.  If he is smart, he will go to San Diego. 

But really, I would expect Philadelphia to make more sense.  After the Big Three, the Phillies figure to be using Kyle Kendrick and Tim Cloyd in their rotation, and this is not a team that is rebuilding, but is in a very competitive division...

Grabbing another good starter could be the difference in our division.

In response to craze4sox's comment:

In response to notin's comment:

Rotoworld is citing Jim Bowden as saying the Red Sox make the most sense for Kyle Lohse.

Apparently the logic is that the Sox are short of aging pitchers heavily dependant on defense and luck.

Lohse will not come to the AL unless he gets the money he wants, which is unlikely in February.  Look for him to take a one year deal in the NL with hopes of re-establishing his market value.  If he is smart, he will go to San Diego. 

But really, I would expect Philadelphia to make more sense.  After the Big Three, the Phillies figure to be using Kyle Kendrick and Tim Cloyd in their rotation, and this is not a team that is rebuilding, but is in a very competitive division...

Grabbing another good starter could be the difference in our division.

Lohse does not strike me as an upgrade.

He puts too many balls in play, and far too many line drives.    How he kept his ERA under 3.00 last year was one of the greatest tricks since Harry Houdini.

He also turns 35 this year and is looking for 4 years, although he might take 3 at this point.  He might take one year for now, but doubtful he attempts to rebuild value in the AL. 

In response to craze4sox's comment:

In response to notin's comment:

Rotoworld is citing Jim Bowden as saying the Red Sox make the most sense for Kyle Lohse.

Apparently the logic is that the Sox are short of aging pitchers heavily dependant on defense and luck.

Lohse will not come to the AL unless he gets the money he wants, which is unlikely in February.  Look for him to take a one year deal in the NL with hopes of re-establishing his market value.  If he is smart, he will go to San Diego. 

But really, I would expect Philadelphia to make more sense.  After the Big Three, the Phillies figure to be using Kyle Kendrick and Tim Cloyd in their rotation, and this is not a team that is rebuilding, but is in a very competitive division...

Grabbing another good starter could be the difference in our division.

But spending $14M on a marginal upgrade from Lackey to Lohse means we can't improve anywhere else.

Maybe there's a reason that Jim Bowden is no longer an MLB GM...

No other AL East team has had their names connected with Lohse either.  There must be a reason because only Tampa probably has enough starting pitching to not need to consider one of the "top" free agent starters of this year's class of free agents.

I agree with notin that he would be smart to sign a one year deal with San Diego and then look to be a free agent again next winter.

ya no thanks on lohse. we already have lackey and dempster, no need for any more aging pitchers. Also, one guy to watch is rubby de la rosa, he could push for a rotation spot this spring, the kid has talent and if he dominates spring training he should get a shot.

In response to redsoxpride34's comment:

ya no thanks on lohse. we already have lackey and dempster, no need for any more aging pitchers. Also, one guy to watch is rubby de la rosa, he could push for a rotation spot this spring, the kid has talent and if he dominates spring training he should get a shot.

All for Rubby if he shines in spring.   Who goes to the pen or gets traded when and if he takes spot in rotatrion?