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mbgrayson · 07-08-2007, 12:03 PM

Pedro Lopez:

Pedro Lopez 27 | SS
Status: Active

Louisville Bats
MLB Parent Club: Cincinnati

Stats

AVG:
.339 HR:
1 RBI:
17 SB:
3Bookmark Player
Full Name: Pedro Michel Lopez
Born: 04/28/1984
Birthplace: Moca, Dominican Republic
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 160
Bats: R
Throws: R

mbgrayson · 07-08-2007, 12:15 PM

From Baseball America's 2007 Prospect Handbook:

Pedro Lopez, Chicago Whitesox #20 prospect.
"Lopez played so well in big league camp in 2005 that it proved to be his undoing. The White Sox jumped him to AAA to open the season and to Chicago in May. In his over his head, he had his worst year at the plate and didn't improve much after a demotion to AA. Lopez got back on track in 2006, hitting .300 with 10 homers- just one less than his total in five previous pro seasons. He seems to be getting stronger and has stopped chasing as many pitches. He'll never draw a lot of walks because he's still aggressive and makes contact easily, but it once again looks like he can hit for average with decent power. He's just an average runner, so he won't be a basestealer. Defensively, Lopez has the range to get to balls at shortstop, but lacks the arm to make plays in the hole. He has soft hands and may fit batter at second base. his long term role is probably as a utilityman, and he'll probably start his third straight season in triple-A."

"Reds | Lopez claimed off waivers
Mon, 21 May 2007 23:05:29 -0700
The Cincinnati Post is reporting the Cincinnati Reds acquired IF Pedro Lopez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville."

mbgrayson · 07-08-2007, 12:36 PM

From Baseball Prospectus 2007:
"Pedro Lopez is dangerous. He almost certainly has the fielding chops and just enough stick to hang around as a plus utility infielder, but the risk is that he'll hit .310 over some 200 at bat sample and some organization will decide he's their Shortstop of the Future. The Cubs, faced with a parallel situation a year ago, talked Ronny Cedeno up as though he was the next Barry Larkin, then panicked and dealt for Cesar Izturis. Happily, the White Sox have historically been more sensible than this, and are more likely to deploy Lopez correctly."

Joseph · 07-08-2007, 12:46 PM

Hey, we can be that organization that guesses wrong! Just give Wayne the chance!

VR · 07-08-2007, 05:03 PM

Pedro offers you his protection

07-08-2007, 12:03 PM	#1
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,935	Pedro Lopez called up from the Bats today Pedro Lopez: Pedro Lopez 27 \| SS Status: Active Louisville Bats MLB Parent Club: Cincinnati Stats AVG: .339 HR: 1 RBI: 17 SB: 3Bookmark Player Full Name: Pedro Michel Lopez Born: 04/28/1984 Birthplace: Moca, Dominican Republic Height: 6' 1" Weight: 160 Bats: R Throws: R __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12. Last edited by macro; 07-08-2007 at 01:57 PM. Reason: Clarification of thread title

07-08-2007, 12:36 PM	#3
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,935	Re: Pedro Lopez From Baseball Prospectus 2007: "Pedro Lopez is dangerous. He almost certainly has the fielding chops and just enough stick to hang around as a plus utility infielder, but the risk is that he'll hit .310 over some 200 at bat sample and some organization will decide he's their Shortstop of the Future. The Cubs, faced with a parallel situation a year ago, talked Ronny Cedeno up as though he was the next Barry Larkin, then panicked and dealt for Cesar Izturis. Happily, the White Sox have historically been more sensible than this, and are more likely to deploy Lopez correctly." __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

07-08-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,125	Re: Pedro Lopez Hey, we can be that organization that guesses wrong! Just give Wayne the chance! __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

07-08-2007, 05:03 PM	#5
VR Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 8,218	Re: Pedro Lopez called up from the Bats today Pedro offers you his protection __________________ “Our team is a team full of fighters. They never panic. We don't necessarily get all the hits we want all the time, but we find a way to win.” – Dusty Baker

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07-08-2007, 12:15 PM	#2
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,935	Re: Pedro Lopez From Baseball America's 2007 Prospect Handbook: Pedro Lopez, Chicago Whitesox #20 prospect. "Lopez played so well in big league camp in 2005 that it proved to be his undoing. The White Sox jumped him to AAA to open the season and to Chicago in May. In his over his head, he had his worst year at the plate and didn't improve much after a demotion to AA. Lopez got back on track in 2006, hitting .300 with 10 homers- just one less than his total in five previous pro seasons. He seems to be getting stronger and has stopped chasing as many pitches. He'll never draw a lot of walks because he's still aggressive and makes contact easily, but it once again looks like he can hit for average with decent power. He's just an average runner, so he won't be a basestealer. Defensively, Lopez has the range to get to balls at shortstop, but lacks the arm to make plays in the hole. He has soft hands and may fit batter at second base. his long term role is probably as a utilityman, and he'll probably start his third straight season in triple-A." "Reds \| Lopez claimed off waivers Mon, 21 May 2007 23:05:29 -0700 The Cincinnati Post is reporting the Cincinnati Reds acquired IF Pedro Lopez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville." __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12. Last edited by mbgrayson; 07-08-2007 at 12:27 PM.