Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment

Full Count | WEEI — The Rangers designated former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment on Monday. Lowe, who has gone 1-0 with an 9.00 ERA this season for Texas, was sent out to make room for Josh Lindblom, who will start Monday’s game against the A’s. The 39-year-old Lowe, who was a part of the Red Sox title [...]

Boston Red Sox May 20, 2013

Rangers notes: Ron Washington on the difficult decision to let Derek Lowe go

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — It's never easy to let a player go, but manager Ron Washington got a little emotional when talking about the Texas Rangers decision to designate veteran right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment. Lowe, 39, joined the Rangers in the middle of...

Texas Rangers May 20, 2013

Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment to clear spot for Josh Lindblom

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — The Texas Rangers designated veteran right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment on Monday afternoon, clearing a spot on the active roster for tonight's starter Josh Lindblom. Lowe joined the Rangers midway through spring training on a minor-league deal, and pitched well...

Texas Rangers May 20, 2013

Notes: Derek Lowe throws bullpen session

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — MARYVALE, Ariz. -- Derek Lowe reported for his first day of workouts with the Texas Rangers on Friday and pitched a bullpen session in front of team staff members. Lowe, who was signed to a minor-league deal as a free agent Wednesday, reported no problems and estimated he would need a week before being ready for Cactus League game action. "I know where I stand, you don’t have a full spring training to ease into it,” Lowe said Friday morning.

Texas Rangers March 8, 2013

Rangers morning update: Derek Lowe knows he must earn roster spot

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Right-hander Derek Lowe was on the back fields at 8:15 Friday morning to long-toss and throw a bullpen to kick-start his first day in Rangers camp. Lowe signed a minor-league deal Wednesday night. He's a veteran, a workhorse for much...

Texas Rangers March 8, 2013

Rangers video: Derek Lowe throws a bullpen session

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Right-hander Derek Lowe, signed only Wednesday to a minor-league deal, threw a bullpen session Friday morning to kick-start his first day in big-league camp. Here's a video of it. Video by Jeff Wilson.

Texas Rangers March 8, 2013

Derek Lowe prepared to get his feet wet

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Newly-acquired free agent pitcher Derek Lowe is expected to work out in front of Texas Rangers staff Friday so they can assess his physical condition and develop a plan to prepare him for Cactus League action. How much the team is able to work him out may be somewhat determined by Mother Nature, as a steady rain has been falling in the area all morning and may ultimately lead to the cancellation of today's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale Ballpark.

Texas Rangers March 8, 2013

Source: Texas Rangers close to deal with Derek Lowe

Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Rangers are about to sign a Scott Boras-represented starting pitcher. Or a reliever. He can do both. According to a major league source Tuesday, the Rangers are on the verge of a minor league deal with … Continue reading →

Texas Rangers March 6, 2013

Derek Lowe gives club versatility

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — The signing of right-handed veteran Derek Lowe may not be a blockbuster spring training deal, but it's one that gives the Texas Rangers some options. Lowe, 39, has done it all. He's been a closer. He's been a starter. Last year, he was a starter and then a middle reliever. His contract, which pays him a base salary of $1.25 million if he's in the majors (and they didn't sign him with the idea that he won't be in the majors), is affordable. Lowe offers a veteran presence to the bullpen and an insurance policy on the fifth spot in the rotation.

Texas Rangers March 6, 2013

Rangers talking to Derek Lowe about chance at bullpen spot

Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram — The Rangers have contacted free-agent right-hander Derek Lowe, said a source, and are discussing signing the veteran to a minor-league contract and a shot at a relief job. Lowe, a starter for almost all of the past 11 seasons, would...

Texas Rangers March 6, 2013