Former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe signed with the New York Yankees on Monday.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe, far right, uses a rubber band to stretch with teammates during the first day of training camp at the team's spring training facility in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, the first offical day of spring training for catchers and pitchers. Boston Red Sox fans likely remember Derek Lowe for his sinker, which drops at the last moment when he's pitching well and induces ground ball after ground ball.
They probably also remember him for his 2004 postseason run, when he shook off a disappointing regular season to earn each of the team's three playoff series-clinching wins, including Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
They might remember him as a dominant closer (42 saves in 2000) or a capable starter, or because he left Boston to accept a big contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Soon, they'll also remember him as a Yankee.
Lowe officially signed with the New York Yankees Monday, almost two weeks after he was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians.
The 39-year old was 8-10 with a 5.52 ERA over 21 starts with the Indians this season. Though he hasn't pitched primarily in relief since 2001, he is expected to pitch out of the bullpen in New York.