Don't know if any of this has been posted, here goes. Scouting reports from TSN last year on Lopez. It seems they maybe possibly probably might think he'll be another Tejada.
Latest Update
Sept. 2, 2002 - 7:49 p.m.
The Blue Jays recalled Lopez from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
Fantasy Spin: Since being sent back to Triple-A, Lopez, the team's future shortstop, has batted .297 but displayed terrible defense (11 errors in 37 games). Nevertheless, if he gets called up, Lopez should get enough time between second, third and short to warrant a look. (Brendan Roberts/TSN)
July 18, 2002 - 2:57 p.m.
The Blue Jays assigned Lopez to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. He hit .226 with 14 doubles, eight home runs and 31 RBIs in 79 games.
Fantasy Spin: We guess he won't be splitting time with Chris Woodward anymore.
Feb. 8, 2002 - 11:49 a.m.
Lopez is a tremendous athlete who could become a 30-30 player. He switched to third in the majors last year because the Blue Jays had a gaping hole at the position. In the offseason, they traded shortstop Alex Gonzalez and acquired third-base prospect Eric Hinske, setting the stage for Lopez to play short. Lopez batted .279-16-44 with 13 steals in 358 Triple-A at-bats and could be amazing by age 27. He has been plagued by inconsistency, however, and could falter in 2002.
Fantasy Spin: He enters spring as the starting shortstop. He could be another Miguel Tejada, but for 2002 consider him a sleeper who might hit 10 homers with 20-plus steals. (David Srinivasan/TSN)
Aug. 23, 2001 - 5:49 p.m.
Lopez hit his first major league homer Thursday, connecting for a two-run shot in the sixth from Travis Miller. Lopez, who homered in his 57th major league at-bat, was 3-for-4, also tripling and singling. Said Jays manager Buck Martinez: "He has tremendous power. We've seen it in BP. I've been expecting something like this from him."
Fantasy Spin: Lopez could develop into another Miguel Tejada with the lumber. He's very young, and he has outstandings tools. You should be excited about him.
Aug. 14, 2001 - 9:15 p.m.
Manager Buck Martinez said Lopez's future is at SS or 2B, not a third baseman. "Given our personnel right now, he's best suited for third base," Martinez said. "He'll be a shortstop, but we have a good shortstop. I don't think anybody plays better at shortstop than Alex Gonzalez."
Fantasy Spin: Just wanted to let you know a position change (and a good one fantasy-wise) is in order.
Aug. 4, 2001 - 2:58 p.m.
Lopez was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
Fantasy Spin: Lopez is an exceptional athlete who needs to polish his defense. He's primarily a shortstop, but has played some second and third, and this versatility will serve him well in the majors this season. Down the road, he and the Blue Jays will kick starting shortstop Alex Gonzalez to the curb. Lopez has excellent power and was slugging .506 at Triple-A Syracuse (19 doubles, seven triples, 16 homers in 358 at-bats). Lopez was also batting .279 with a .337 OBP. His plate discipline isn't outstanding -- he had 94 strikeouts and 30 walks -- but he's only 21, and could hit 30-35 homers when he matures. Toss in the potential for 30-40 steals, and you have a potential roto stud. (David Srinivasan/TSN)
Scouting Reports
Feb. 8, 2002 - 11:49 a.m.
Lopez is a tremendous athlete who could become a 30-30 player. He switched to third in the majors last year because the Blue Jays had a gaping hole at the position. In the offseason, they traded shortstop Alex Gonzalez and acquired third-base prospect Eric Hinske, setting the stage for Lopez to play short. Lopez batted .279-16-44 with 13 steals in 358 Triple-A at-bats and could be amazing by age 27. He has been plagued by inconsistency, however, and could falter in 2002.
Fantasy Spin: He enters spring as the starting shortstop. He could be another Miguel Tejada, but for 2002 consider him a sleeper who might hit 10 homers with 20-plus steals. (David Srinivasan/TSN)
Aug. 23, 2001 - 5:49 p.m.
Lopez hit his first major league homer Thursday, connecting for a two-run shot in the sixth from Travis Miller. Lopez, who homered in his 57th major league at-bat, was 3-for-4, also tripling and singling. Said Jays manager Buck Martinez: "He has tremendous power. We've seen it in BP. I've been expecting something like this from him."
Fantasy Spin: Lopez could develop into another Miguel Tejada with the lumber. He's very young, and he has outstandings tools. You should be excited about him.