Why can’t we get players like that? That old line has been around almost as long as the sport itself. A player who was once with their organization goes on to thrive elsewhere, encouraging fans to mock the front office for allowing that player to get away. That sentiment can be extended by Boston Red Sox fans toward Jed Lowrie considering how he’s produced for the Oakland A’s this year.
The Red Sox drafted Lowrie with the 45th pick of the first round in the 2005 Amateur draft. He would make his big league debut three years later and spent parts of fours seasons as a utility infielder for the franchise.