Okay, so the Astros are bringing back shortstop/third baseman Jed Lowrie on a three-year contract (with a fourth-year option). This seems like a good move for the Astros, but how is the rest of baseball taking it? How are fans reacting? Here's a sampling of Twitter's reactions to the move:
Other than Altuve, Astros infield offense was poor. Lowrie a nice upgrade. Carlos Correa? "Nice problem to have," Jeff Luhnow said
— Richard Justice (@richardjustice) December 15, 2014
I have been buried in other work this morning, but teams were actually considering Jed Lowrie for 3B? That seems like a bad fit.
— Melissa Lockard (@oakclubhouse) December 15, 2014
Welcome back to Houston Jed Lowrie
— Devon Dudley (@BallGameBob) December 15, 2014
Worst in Defensive Runs Saved Last 3 Seasons (Shortstops) Jose Reyes -36 Derek Jeter -35 Jed Lowrie -31 A. Cabrera/Nunez -28
— Mark Simon (@msimonespn) December 15, 2014
the Astros signed Jed Lowrie to play shortstop after learning "we could put an additional fielder between second and third base"
— Mattheim Sussroller (@suss2hyphens) December 15, 2014
Chase Headley and Jed Lowrie, two 3B options for the #SFGiants, both came off the board today.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 15, 2014
I believe Jed Lowrie lives in Houston during the offseason anyway. #Astros
— Brian (@BHam2421) December 15, 2014
WAIT DOES THIS MEAN I'M NOT ALLOWED TO HATE JED LOWRIE ANYMORE
— benjamin (@rothenbenrg) December 15, 2014
THE ASTROS SIGNED JED LOWRIE HAHAHA!!!
— Evan Harper (@EvanHarper_10) December 15, 2014
My boy Jed Lowrie just signed with Houston! 3 years, 23 million! Atta baby!!!!
— Coco (@BorderKahle) December 15, 2014
The Astros have agreed to terms like "shortstop" and "infielder" with Jed Lowrie.
— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) December 15, 2014
#Astros sign Jed Lowrie to join former #Athletics Luke Gregerson, Pat Neshek & Chris Carter...
— Adrian Garro (@adriangarro) December 15, 2014
Jed Lowrie gets $23 million guaranteed to play SS for #astros. He lives in Houston in the offseason. Nice deal for him.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 15, 2014
I wish we signed Jed Lowrie instead of treading away Shane Greene for a .220 hitting platoon player
— SluggerBro (@SluggerBro) December 15, 2014
Signed Case Keenum and Jed Lowrie in the same day - riding the Houston sports roller coaster.
— Susie (@hey_dudette) December 15, 2014
Good News: Astros sign Jed Lowrie Bad News: Texans lose Tom Savage for the Baltimore game, at least.
— Robert Wagner (@RobWagner24) December 15, 2014
It seems like just yesterday Jed Lowrie was catching the Astros' wrath for bunting for the A's with a 7-run lead.
— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) December 15, 2014
So the #Astros got Chris Carter, Brad Peacock and Max Stassi for Jed Lowrie only to recoup Lowrie after a two-year hiatus. Crafty.
— MoiseKapenda Bower (@moisekapenda) December 15, 2014
LOL at #Mets fans getting their panties in a bunch over Lowrie. Its Jed Lowrie people, relax.
— Andrew Khan (@AKhan03) December 15, 2014
Jed Lowrie says Astros were the most aggressive: "It shows they really liked me and they really wanted me & it's always nice to be liked."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) December 15, 2014