When Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Lowell was asked about his expectations that 2010 would be his last, he anticipated that it would be his final one, according to Alex Speier of WEEI.

“I’m pretty much set in knowing what I’m going to do after this year,” said Lowell. “It will be fun. It will be fun enjoying my kids.”

Lowell has picked up significant playing time since Kevin Youkilis had a season-ending injury.

If Lowell, 36, retires after this season, it would be his 12th year in the big leagues. He won a World Series ring with the 1998 New York Yankees, 2003 Florida Marlins and 2007 Boston Red Sox.