Open thread, 7.29, Braves vs. Ellis Valentines

I was a guest star on 'Fantasy Island'

I’ve become convinced that Derek Lowe is what he is — a modern-day Rick Mahler. Lowe’s average season, according to Baseball Reference: 11-9, 3.87 ERA, 171 IP, 172 HA, 50 BB and 111 K’s.

Mahler’s? 10-11, 3.99 ERA, 200 IP, 212 HA, 62 BB and 98 K’s.

Lowe’s slightly better, but $60 mil should get you more than a rich man’s Mahler.

The Braves’ highest-paid player needs to pitch much better than he has, especially if the Phils land Oswalt. Might as well start today.