The Atlanta Braves have signed Derek Lowe to a reported 4 year, 60 million dollar contract.
The contract isn't nearly as bad as I was expecting. I feel that this is better than Burnett in that Lowe has never had injury issues. There is enormous downside to this contract though: This leaves the Braves without a left-handed starting pitcher, unless Jo-Jo Reyes manages to turn things around in Spring Training and beat out Campillo, Morton, and Parr for the fifth spot. Also, Lowe is 36 this year, meaning he will be 40 at the end of his contract. I do not believe that he will be able to be as dominant as he was in 2002. At the same time, this also gives the Braves virtually no reason rush Tommy Hanson to the majors and a sense of stability in the rotation.
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Lowe at his best can be quite useful. If you remember right he did win all 3 clinching games in the 2004 playoff run for the sox. At his worst he needs a 10 run cushion for a guarantee win. Hopefully your team gets the good Lowe.
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