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Baseball Fever National League Atlanta Braves PDA View Full Version : Javy Lopez yellowdog 06-08-2003, 01:16 PM I may be opinionated, but if I'm wrong about something, I try to be the first person to admit it. And I was dead wrong about Javy Lopez. After he got off to another slow start, I thought it was time to go ahead and start playing Johnny Estrada and grooming him for the future. And that giving Lopez a player's option this year for seven million was one of the worst moves Scuerholz had ever made. But he's now hitting over .300 and has a team high 18 home runs after hitting two more today and two last night. He's hit 5 in the last three games and something like 13 in the last 19. I was sure this would be his last year in Atlanta, but now it looks like they may need to try to re-sign him. So he's really proven me wrong, and I couldn't be happier about it! 06-08-2003, 01:29 PM I felt the same way, but Javy has definately changed my mind, too. With the way he's playing now, I don't think there's a better catcher anywhere in the game. If he keeps it up, he's going to have a monster year. Atlanta Braves Freak 06-08-2003, 02:10 PM

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Baseball Fever American League Baltimore Orioles PDA View Full Version : Orioles sign: Javy Lopez J W 12-22-2003, 07:54 AM ...to a reported 3 yr, $23 mil deal. From susnpot.net (http://www.sunspot.net/sports/baseball/bal-sp.orioles22dec22,0,6174425.story?coll=bal-home-headlines) They announced the signing this morning to the local radio. Lopez pends a physical, of course. Unlike the Tejada signing, I have mixed feelings about this one. Lopez was one of two choices; Pudge Rodriguez being the other. Javy is not nearly the defensive catcher Ivan is (obviously), plus, he's been a tad more injury prone and less consistent at the plate when healthy. But, he has more power, and came cheaper... if things turn out for the worse, there's always the DH spot, which for a guy like Lopez is a great luxury for the O's. Here's hoping Javy Lopez can come reasonably close to his career year last year. Anyways, he's a severe upgrade at catcher, a position I've been complaining about for years. Any thoughts, anyone? yellowdog 12-22-2003, 03:44 PM

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Javy Takes Off New Catcher Javy Lopez Flies High On And Off The Field By Louis Berney Javy Lopez has a hobby. He likes to fly remote control airplanes. Not the little ones that you sometimes see kids playing with in parks, but planes that have wing spans as wide as 10 feet. The kind that you need a license to operate from the ground. Ah, last year. For Javy Lopez, 2003 was a glorious year, a season that any baseball player (save, perhaps, Barry Bonds) would want to prolong for the rest of his playing days. The Puerto Rican native always had been a dangerous big league hitter. For his career, coming into 2004, he had a .287 average with 214 home runs and 694 at-bats. But never before had he put together as impressive a season as he did in 2003. What sparked Lopez to such heights? The cynics will point at that it was a free-agent year for Lopez, and ballplayers often put up sparkling numbers in their free-agent years. But the catcher himself has more palpable explanations for his career year: He was embarrassed by his 2002 season, and worked hard to make everyone forget it. And he found a stance that seemed to suit him perfectly, after switching stances regularly in previous years. And to be that better player, Lopez also knew that he would have to work hard physically. He spent the winter adding a speed training regimen to his regular weight-lifting workouts. He emphasized cardiovascular exercises to improve his speed and his flexibility, as well as his overall strength.

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Skip navigation Sports Scores, schedules NFL ... Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press ... MATCHUPS O's Lopez out six weeks with broken hand Catcher placed on 15-day DL due to busted 5th metacarpal BALTIMORE - Orioles catcher Javy Lopez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and is expected to miss at least six weeks because of a broken bone in his right hand. Lopez fractured the fifth metacarpal bone when struck by a foul tip in Tuesday's game against Seattle. He will have a metal plate and screws inserted into his hand by Dr. Mark Deitch during surgery Thursday. "It's going to be at least six weeks before I start doing some activities," said Lopez, who was hitting .278 with seven homers and 22 RBIs. Richie Bancels, the Orioles' head trainer, said Lopez opted for surgery over allowing the injury to heal without it because he will be able to assume baseball activities three weeks earlier. "The advantage is putting the plate in - to allow better, quicker healing and so he can do more sooner," Bancels said. Lopez, who wore a fiberglass splint Wednesday, said he will be able to work on conditioning while recovering and will begin motion exercises and therapy in three weeks. In six weeks, he will be able to resume throwing and hitting.

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Javy Lopez Baseball Digest All-Star Rookie Catcher 1994 All-Star Selection 1998 Full Name: Javier Torres Lopez Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 lbs. Born: Nov 05, 1970 in Ponce, P.R. Major League Debut: Sep 18, 1992 PHOTO GALLERY CAREER BATTING STATISTICS BATTING YEAR TEAM AVG G AB R H HR RBI BB K OBP SLG Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Totals AVG G AB R H HR RBI BB K OBP SLG BATTING BASERUNNING MISC YEAR TEAM HBP GDP TB IBB SH SF SB CS SB% AB/HR AB/K Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Totals HBP GDP TB IBB SH SF SB CS SB% AB/HR AB/K CAREER FIELDING STATISTICS YEAR TEAM POS G Ch PO A E DP FPCT Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl Atl C C C C C C C C C C Totals G Ch PO A E DP FPCT Not drafted by an MLB team. Acquired: Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a free agent to a minor-league contract on Nov. 6, 1987. Personal Information: Married, wife's name is Analy ... Attended Academia Cristo Rey in Urb La Ramble (P.R.) where he played baseball, track and volleyball ... Named Ponce's Athlete-of-the-Year from 1984-87. Scouting Report 1998 Season For the first time in his five full major league seasons, Javy Lopez didn't falter down the stretch. A torrid spell in late August and early September allowed him to reach career highs in runs, hits, home runs and RBI. He also continued to mature behind the plate. Hitting Lopez feasts on low fastballs from the middle of the plate on in, and he isn't shy about jumping on the first pitch. He flirted with the .300 mark because he has learned to lay off breaking balls in the dirt. And while he always has hit the ball to all fields, he has started to hit with power to the opposite field late in the count. Lopez' numbers show an incredible balance against lefthanders and righthanders, as well as at home and on the road. His batting average, however, was nearly 40 points better last year when he hit sixth instead of fifth.

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Javy Lopez's Record-Setting Homeruns In 2003 Javy Lopez (ATL-N) broke Todd Hundley's 1996 homerun record of 41 four-baggers hit while catching. Javy's total for 2003 was 43 HR's (1 of which while pinch-hitting). The below list identifies each of these dingers. The longest HR was 440 feet banged out in Atlanta on June 24th against Philadelphia. The shortest was 331 feet at Montreal on April 17th. He hit 25 At Home and 17 On The Road. Lopez had 8 two-homer games and 26 games of just one homerun. Date Opp HRs Pitcher Inn Distance Apr. 12 @FLA Carl Pavano 360 ft. to L Apr. 17 @MON Luis Ayala 374 ft. to LC Apr. 17 @MON Rocky Biddle 331 ft. to L Apr. 27 MIL Glendon Rusch 360 ft. to L 10-May SF Joe Nathan 413 ft. to C 11-May SF Felix Rodriguez 390 ft. to LC 12-May @LA Troy Brohawn 340 ft. to L 16-May @SD Jake Peavy 378 ft. to L 22-May @CIN Ryan Dempster 360 ft. to L 22-May @CIN Ryan Dempster 390 ft. to L 23-May NYM Steve Trachsel 393 ft. to LC 24-May NYM Tom Glavine 405 ft. to C 28-May CIN Jeff Austin 401 ft. to LC Jun. 5 TEX Aaron Fultz 360 ft. to L

38. Press Release - EASTON Nabs Javy Lopez For Two More Seasons Easton athlete javy lopez recently signed a twoyear contract extension with “javy is one of the marquee catchers in baseball and Easton is thrilled to http://www.sgma.com/press/2005/press1108319782-12884.html

Need Help? Join Our E-Lists What's New Links ... Post Your Release Members Log In Press Release Contact Matt Kovacs kovacs@formulapr.com EASTON Nabs Javy Lopez for Two More Seasons All-Star Catcher Re-Signs with Leading Manufacturer to Continue Wearing Protective Equipment VAN NUYS, Calif. – Easton athlete Javy Lopez recently signed a two-year contract extension with the company to continue wearing Easton’s industry-leading catcher’s protective equipment, glove and apparel. A three-time all-star with Atlanta, Lopez signed with Baltimore last year and continued putting up stellar numbers including a .328 batting average with 23 home runs and 86 runs batted in. A seasoned veteran, Lopez represents one of the most well-rounded catchers in baseball, according to Greg Barton, director of Easton’s baseball/softball promotions. “Javy is one of the marquee catchers in baseball and Easton is thrilled to have him on our team for another two years,” said Barton. “In addition to being one of baseball’s most productive hitters over the last decade, Javy has been a warrior behind the plate as well as a top notch spokesman for introducing our new products to the major league level and beyond. We look forward to continuing to grow our catcher’s protective line with Javy.” Easton’s latest catcher’s protective line, Stealth, features industry-leading technology to increase the durability, mobility and breathability for catchers of all levels. The Easton Stealth line of protective equipment includes the Stealth helmet, chest protector and leg guards.

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Home Network Sites BravesBeat Braves Journal **No Pepper** Braves Buzz ... The Rap Report Rosters Atlanta Richmond Greenville Myrtle Beach ... International Schedules Atlanta Richmond Greenville Myrtle Beach ... Danville Forums Forums Home Major League Minor League Off-Topic Journals Zach Miner Bryan Digby Former Braves Other Article Archives Photos Home Draft Home Meet the Staff ... Email Us Fan Favorites: Javy Lopez By David Pelfrey Archives Jan 1, 2004, 19:42 ( Last Updated: Jun 6th, 2005 - 13:17:25 Javy Lopez recently signed a three-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles, thus ending his 12-year career as an Atlanta Brave. For a player who has contributed so much to the success of this team for the past decade, I offer this tribute. This is quite long, but I hope you’ll take the time to read it. Take a few breaks if you must. Javier Torres Lopez was born on November 5, 1970 in the town of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Growing up in a baseball-crazed environment, he didn’t begin catching until he was 15 years old. Prior to that, he was a pitcher, shortstop, and outfielder. He attended high school at Academia Cristo Rey in Urb La Ramble (near Ponce, Puerto Rico) where he played baseball, track, and volleyball. He was named Ponce's Athlete-of-the-Year from 1984-87. On November 6, 1987, one day after his 17th birthday, he was signed as an undrafted free agent to a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. He spent his first year of professional baseball in 1988 catching for the Gulf Coast Braves, where he struggled against better pitching, batting only .191 in 94 at-bats. He spent the entire 1989 season in Pulaski of the Appalachian league. One year of added physical maturity did some good, as he increased his batting average to .261, with an increase in power numbers (12 of his 40 hits for extra bases, including 3 homers). He jumped to Burlington of the Midwest league in 1990, where the seasons are twice as long as in the Appalachian league. He was able to maintain his performance of the previous year over this extended stretch, batting .265 with 11 homeruns in 422 at-bats. He was able to continue his development as a player as he moved up to Durham of the Carolina league. He was among the team leaders in nearly every major offensive category and played in the Carolina League All-Star game.

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