Man Crush: Mike Lowell

I never blame athletes for taking the money. Sure, it hurt when Johnny Damon signed with the Yankees, but who would turn down a raise, especially when that raise is seven figures big?

That's why I was so happy when World Series MVP and part-time offensive lineman (see above) Mike Lowell took a three-year deal worth a reported $37.5 million, instead of a four-year deal worth $13 million, maybe $20 million more somewhere else.

The dude decided he could do without millions of dollars because he liked playing in Boston. I can't say I'd do the same.