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Yankees-Rangers: Derek Lowe Impressive in Debut, Picks Up Save in 8-2 Win

lot of people were skeptical when the New York Yankees picked up Derek Lowe on Saturday.

He had been designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians after he posted an 8-10 record with a 5.51 ERA in 21 starts this year.

Because of CC Sabathia landing on the DL for a second time with an elbow injury, plus the early struggles of Joba Chamberlain returning off the DL, the Yankees needed pitching insurance, and they got Lowe for the veteran's minimum.

The Indians are on the hook for $5 million of the $15 million owed to Lowe; the Braves are paying the remaining $10 million left on Lowe's deal, which is set to expire after the 2012 season.

In his first appearance for the Yankees on Monday night against the Texas Rangers, the 39-year-old ...

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