From Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe:

[Derek] Lowe told this reporter that while money is important, he wants to go to a quality organization committed to winning, and no organization, in his mind, fits that description better than Boston.

Since being converted to a starter in 2002, Lowe has been put up good numbers and has been reliable, making 32-35 starts a season in that span. But, with that said, I'm not really bothered if he doesn't come to New York. There are other pitchers available, some of which wouldn't require the long term deal that it sounds like Lowe is going to be wanting.

Via Steve.