Thursday, July 30, 2009

Felipe Lopez to Brewers for Prospects

On July 19, the Diamondbacks sent Felipe Lopez off to the Brewers for minor leaguers Cole Gillespie and Roque Mercedes.

Lopez is a middle infielder with the ability of playing virtually every position on the field. He hits for average and can turn on his wheels at any time for a speed threat. He is all around a solid player and has a perfect spot up on the top of the Brewers line up.

Gillespie is a mediocre Triple A Outfielder who is on pace for about 15 homers and 60 RBIs. Mercedes is blowing away the Florida State league with a 1.08 ERA in 29 relief appearences. 

Winner: Brewers

Although the D-Backs did exactly what they wanted to do (dump salary), they didn't gain anything special back. The Brewers got a solid bat at the top of the line up.

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