Below is a review and preview for the 2009 season of Boston Red Sox shortstop and former minor league prospect Jed Lowrie.
  What he did last season and what to expect in 2009.
  Here is what I wrote last season:   "The Red Sox have struggled to find a productive shortstop since Nomar Garciaparra was traded, and it can be argued that they didn't see much production in Nomar's latter Boston years anyway.
 Lowrie could be the answer to Boston's problems at the position.
 The former supplemental first-round draft choice has settled at the position after flirting with second base, and it was an appropriate indefinite move with young Dustin Pedroia enshrined at second base.
 The 23-year-old hit .
298 last season between Double-A and Triple-A, also posting an outstanding walk rate, 13 homers and 47 doubles.
 While he was not unproductive before last season, 2007 was his breakout year as a minor leaguer.
 Julio Lugo starts the season at shortstop, but he could be moved in a trade if Lowrie makes a strong spring training and early-season Triple-A push.
 At worst, he will be a quality utilityman in the near future.
"   Julio Lugo's struggles and injuries allowed Lowrie to claim the shortstop job and run with it late in the year.
  Lowrie was able to hit a respectable .
258-2-46 in 260 at-bats during his rookie season.
  The Red Sox are apparently keeping Julio Lugo around next season, which could hinder Lowrie's ability to remain in the majors if he gets out of the gate slowly.
  Still, the Red Sox have to be happy with what they got from Lowrie in his first season and what to expect from him in the future.