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Indians Designated Derek Lowe For Assignment

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I like this move if we were going to pick him up. With the amount of flux going on in our rotation, he's just as much of a viable option as anyone at this point.

Plus 5 run first innings don't really phase me anymore

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Dark Helmet Hangout Grand Counsel

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Well he's already going to be meeting with Correnti, so they'll know pretty quick if he's fixable.

If he is, put him in an O's uni.

If he isn't, he'll stay a free agent.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-dont-be-surprised-if-orioles-go-hard-after-derek-lowe-20120802,0,3458450.story

Not to be a smarta**, but what's to fix? He's 40 years old and has been in the majors for 15 years and been good. Its not like he forgot how to pitch. Most likely he's just lost it, like many do at is.

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I'm not arguing that fact. I'm just saying, if there's something he's not doing mechanically, Correnti will know more than anyone else. Most likely he's just done.

True. Honestly, with the state of the O's rotation, every avenue should be explored. Why not, might catch lightening in a bottle. Maybe a pennent race in the al east will give him one last run.

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Are you going to keep using different font sizes and alternate colors for every line-up thread you do??

If someone gets DFA'd, of course people are going to ask if he is worth a look. Other people may have different opinions of the player that is being discussed. Dont be a D-bag and ask if were going to start a thread about every player. Chances are there is going to be a thread.

Easy there man.

You're gonna let him call you out like that? Really? Good for you for taking the high road. Not many do.

You beat me to it. Totally agree.

Thanks, Snutchy. I appreciate it.

Do what you do!

Personally I think we should look into Lowe. The way this season has been, we're running out of pitchers and we've all seen stranger things happen. Sometimes a pitcher just turns it on in a new environment.

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They may have known he was going to be available and that's why they backed off making a Blanton deal. I think Lowe will be an Oriole before the week is over. Another veteran player that can share some of his knowledge with our younger pitchers and players.

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