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New York Yankees: Derek Lowe Shines in Team Debut

the New York Yankees signed veteran pitcher Derek Lowe on Monday, several questions arose.

Will he be a starter or reliever? How much of a contribution will he make to the team? Why would the team sign a pitcher with a 5.52 ERA?

Well, all three of those questions may have been answered in Lowe's debut on Monday night against the Texas Rangers. Lowe entered the game in the sixth inning, relieving starting pitcher David Phelps. The 39-year-old went on to close out the game for the Yankees, recording a four-inning save.

In those four innings, Lowe allowed just two hits while allowing zero walks and striking out four batters. If Lowe can pitch four shutout innings against a potent Rangers lineup, who knows what he could do against lesser ...

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