Braves trying to dump Derek Lowe on the Brewers

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From Ken Rosenthal

Braves right-hander Derek Lowe turns 37 on June 1. He is guaranteed $15 million in each of the next three seasons. And he had a 6.65 ERA in his final nine starts.

So, while Lowe is the starting pitcher the Braves most want to trade, they are finding it difficult to move him, according to major-league sources.

The Braves' most extensive discussions concerning Lowe have been with the Brewers about a trade for outfielder Corey Hart, according to one source.

But the Brewers are not sure they would want Lowe even if the Braves included significant money in the deal, another source says.

Sources: Braves finding it tough to shop Lowe - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN

If only there was a way to acquire him on loan for the playoffs, I'd do it.

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Brewers are also going after John Lackey so they obviously have the money to take on Lowe's contract. According to some, the Braves are also shopping Vazquez so who knows. The Brewers are definitely going to be buyers this offseason.