In 2001, Lorraine pitched 29 games for the Calgary Cannons of the AAA Pacific Coast League, going 9–5 in 25 starts and 5 relief appearances, and joined the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons for the playoffs. In he had five appearances with the Milwaukee Brewers, and returned to the minors in , playing for the Las Vegas 51s and leading their starters with an ERA of 4.15.
