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Braves Sign Rodrigo Lopez
The Braves signed 32 year-old righty Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal today with an option for '09. Lopez had surgery on a torn flexor tendon as well as Tommy John surgery in August of last year. Braves pitcher Jorge Campillo apparently recommended the team take a look at Lopez, a friend of his.
We've seen teams take this strategy successfully in the past, signing a player coming off elbow surgery with an eye on the following season. Lopez had a decent half-season for the Rox last year before the injury surfaced.
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I remember watching Lopez pitch as an Oriole. I was in the camp of "I wonder what he could do outside of the AL East." I think this is a very good pick up by the Braves. If he reaches even half his potential he could still be a solid back end pitcher.
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | August 22, 2008 at 10:44 PM
If it's any consolation, the Braves did rack up more homers than the Cardinals tonight. Too bad they didn't hang on to Wainwright. I would much prefer him to Rodrigo Lopez.
Posted by: jacklaf | August 22, 2008 at 10:53 PM