Farkes making strides behind the plate

 Zak Farkes, Photo Credit: Jim Davis/Boston Globe

When fans saw local product Zak Farkes make his professional debut with the Spinners in 2005, he was an infielder. When he returned in 2006, he spent the bulk of his time at third base. However, since leaving Lowell, the Harvard-educated, Boston-born Farkes has moved behind the plate and faired quite well. After a solid season split between Lancaster and Greenville, Farkes is following the tutelage of Red Sox captain Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli in learning his new position. Farkes details all that and more in this Boston Globe article.

Masterson, Lowrie to keep Spring Training journals

Two of Lowell’s favorite Red Sox prospects are attending their first Major League Spring Training. Justin Masterson (2006) and Jed Lowrie (2005) are giving fans a first hand perspective of what it is like to participate in Spring Training with the defending World Champions.

Two of the Red Sox top prospects, Masterson and Lowrie were both mentioned frequently in trade discussions for Johan Santana. With Santana in Queens, Justin and Jed will keep the Spinner faithful updated from Fort Myers.

Click here to read more and keep track with their progress all spring!

A Day in the Life…

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a (Canala)gator for a day?

Boston Herald writer Darren Garnick found out, and now you can read his entire entry online by clicking here.