Recently, Theo Epstein proposed a trade to the Rangers: Mike Lowell and cash for minor league catcher Max Ramirez.  

Ramirez was the eighth best prospect in a stacked Rangers organization.  

The Rangers agreed.  

Pending physicals.  

Mike Lowell failed his, and needs surgery that will keep him out until just after the start of spring training.  Now while this may seem like a good thing for many Sox fans, as Lowell has always produced when given a chance, it may put a hold on the deeper plans of the Sox.  Perhaps they would've included Ramirez in a deal for Adrian Gonzalez, or another big time hitter.  Now all we can do is wait to see if he can fit this into his plans.