Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe reports that if Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell shows that his hip and thumb have improved, a few teams may be interested in his services via a trade.

Cafardo quotes one National League scout saying, “The Twins, Angels, and Cardinals [if they feel David Freese isn’t ready] could have a fit for him. The Giants, with Brian Sabean in the Yankee organization years ago when they signed him, could always use someone who can hit. The Mets could use him at first base. I’ve got to believe there’s a place for someone with Lowell’s righthanded power if Boston picks up the majority of the contract.’’

Lowell was originally going to be traded to the Texas Rangers, but was called off after doctors discovered the ligament tear in his thumb.  Lowell is in his last year of a three-year contract.  He’s expected to make $12 million.  You can see Lowell’s contract history and statistics here.