Five years in age and $4 million separated DJ LeMahieu and Jed Lowrie.
The younger LeMahieu got more money to come to The Bronx. The elder Lowrie has yet to earn any of his.
The two free-agent infield acquisitions were both considered strong additions. But so far, with the Subway Series set to begin on Monday at Yankee Stadium, LeMahieu has been the equivalent of a grand slam, and Lowrie has yet to even register, one factor in the Yankees sitting atop first place in the AL East and the Mets fighting to remain relevant.
While the 35-year-old Lowrie remains in limbo, rehabilitating in Port St.