Rockies DFA Jose Lopez

[JohnBriggs12]

Before all the OBP guys chime in, let me say I realize Lopez is not your guy. He doesn't exactly send chills down my spine either. But despite his bad numbers this year and last, the guy is certainly a better option than Josh Wilson, but only if Colorado would pick up most of his $3.6 million salary. He is only 2 years removed from a 25 HR, 96 RBI season in Seattle and he is still just 27. He's been adequate defensively at 2B and 3B, and could play SS in a pinch.

 

Not a guy you'd give up anything for as his value is currently extremely low. But given his age and some history of success and some power, he's at least worth considering.

Edited May 27, 2011 by 1992casey

[joepepsi]

Awesome. Back to the Glory Days of mid-aughts Seattle infield.

[And That]

He's a decent defender whose power has disappeared the past few years. Between power outage and inability to play SS, pass.

[StearnsFTW]

I had an interesting discussion at last Friday's game with the 4 Rockies fans sitting behind me. They all would've been willing to trade Lopez for Betancourt. And I wouldn't do that as a Brewer fan.

 

He's been really bad the last 2 years. I'd pass.

[JoeHova]

Uggh, Lopez/Betancourt is my all-time least favorite DP combo. If they are reunited in Milwaukee, I might have to find a new team until they're gone. I can deal with Yuni (barely) but adding Lopey would be my breaking point.