Braves trade pitcher Derek Lowe

Braves pitcher Derek Lowe was booed off the mound in his last start of the season, stripped of a guaranteed spot in the rotation shortly thereafter, and ultimately traded to Cleveland, completing a tailspin to close out his tumultuous three-year stint with the Braves.

The Braves traded the 38-year-old Lowe on Monday to the Indians, who have agreed to pay $5 million of the $15 million Lowe is owed in 2012 in the final year of his contract. The Braves, who will cover the remaining $10 million, got minor league pitcher Chris Jones in return.

With the additional $5 million they cleared in this deal, the Braves are believed to have about $10 million to purse additions at shortstop and the corner outfield.

Braves' Lowe traded to Cleveland

Is Derek Lowe the weak link in the Atlanta Braves rotation?

Derek Lowe got lit up by the Washington National last night in the Atlanta Braves' 9-3 loss. It was the third straight loss for the Braves.

Atlanta fans have been excited by the trade for Michael Bourne, but the losing streak hurts. Most troubling may be the performance of Derek Lowe this season and the thought of having to depend on him as a key piece in the stretch run.

Is Derek Lowe the weak link in the Atlanta Braves rotation?

Which Braves pitcher would you be willing to trade?

The Atlanta Braves nation is buzzing about the upcoming trade deadline, and that is no surprise considering that while Atlanta has had pretty strong pitching all year and has a number of upcoming young arms, the offense has been inconsistent and sometimes downright nonexistent.

Which Braves pitcher would you trade?

Freeman's hot streak means the Braves might not have to part with Lowe

Although the Atlanta Braves offense may not have been a juggernaut this season, rookie first baseman Freddie Freeman is working hard to change that.

His play may help calm down the rumors that the Braves will soon deal starting pitcher Derek Lowe to bring in more offense before the trading deadline.

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Freddie Freeman's hot bat means the Braves might not have to trade Derek Lowe

Will the Braves trade Derek Lowe?

The Atlanta Braves have had great pitching all year, but hitting has been a struggle, and starting pitcher Derek Lowe may be on the trading block.

The Braves are behind the Phillies in the division but well ahead in the wild card race. Still, with Chipper Jones injured and Dan Uggla struggling at the plate, even Lowe knows he might be dealt.

Should the Braves trade Derek Lowe?

Derek Lowe leads Braves past Rockies as Freeman sizzles

Derek Lowe got the win as Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla both went long in the Braves 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies Tuesday night. Freeman is sizzling as his third homer in two games gave the Braves an early lead.

Lowe contributed offensively as well, hitting a key three-run double.


Lowe leads Braves past Rockies