News: Mariners 2B Jose Lopez made his 12th start of the season at 1B on Sunday against the Athletics. Seattle was trying the usual 2B there this month to see if he could possibly be a first baseman in 2009. Asked what he thought of that, Lopez said, "No. I don't want to move."
Analysis: Lopez has been great hitting in the top half of the Mariners' lineup in 2008 and has emerged as a viable Fantasy 2B. Lopez has enjoyed a career year and should continue to get better. If he ends up moving to first base, he'd at least maintain eligibility at 2B next season. Draft him among the top 10 second baseman in 2009
The AP reports that Jose Lopez made his 12th start of the season at first base. Seattle was trying the usual second baseman there this month to see if he could possibly be a first baseman in 2009. Asked what he thought of that, Lopez said, No. I dont want to move.Lopez set career highs in home runs (17), RBI (89), runs (80) and batting average (.297) in 2008. The 24-year-old from Anzoategui should continue to improve regardles of where he plays.
News: Mariners 2B Jose Lopez went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI on Friday against the Athletics. He has a career-high 17 home runs on the season.
Analysis: Lopez has been great hitting in the top half of the Mariners' lineup in 2008 and has emerged as a viable Fantasy 2B. Lopez has enjoyed a career year and should continue to get better. Draft him among the top 10 second baseman in 2009
Seattle Mariners 1B Jose Lopez went 2-for-3 Friday, Sept. 26, against the Oakland Athletics, with two home runs and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.
Jose Lopez crushed a pair of home runs and drove in four as the Mariners defeat A's 10-8. Lopez completed the night 2-for-3, hitting home runs in the third and fifth inning off of Sean Gallagher, and powered the Mariners to a rare win. Lopez now has hit five home runs in September.
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