FBHOF continues the process of ranking the best 200 fantasy players of all time. #171 is first basemen who had a hunting knife thrown at him at Yankee stadium, no bonus points were awarded.
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Providence Journal: "The Red Sox have targeted Baltimore's Javy Lopez as their top target to help replace starting catcher Jason Varitek, industry sources indicated yesterday."
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The Atlanta Braves have signed catcher Javy Lopez to a minor league contract inviting him to spring training. Lopez did not play last season after being released by the Colorado Rockies in Spring Training after the team thought that rookie Chris Ianetta could actually hit major league pitching.Javy   more...
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The same day that Boston received Javy Lopez from Baltimore, their other catcher, Doug Mirabelli has been injured as well. As Carl Crawford slid into home, he grabbed the strap of Mirabelli's shin guard on his left leg, twisting Mirabelli's knee awkwardly.I'm watching the game right now, and   more...

How does John Schuerholz know when to get rid of a player before his stats tank? This article takes a look at some of Schuerholz' more deft trades, including how he got rid of three tanking prospects and got Tim Hudson in return.
Original Story: http://www.bravesblast.com/?p=53.

As the Red Sox continue their August swoon, the realization is made that this is 2001/Dante Bichette all over again...
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The Baltimore Orioles have traded away the last member of a trio of players they signed prior to the 2004 season. After off seasons of trade rumors involving him, Miguel Tejada has taken flight to Houston.Before the 2004 season the Orioles brought in Tejada along with Javy Lopez and a returning   more...
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The Braves beat the Dodgers 10-3 yesterday. See who we thought looked good and who could use some extra hustle. Oh, and Javy Lopez isn't retired - he's just starting to hit home runs for Atlanta again.
Original Story: http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/01/br....

The Rockies somewhat shockingly released Javy Lopez yesterday. Since he wasn't having all that bad of a spring, he'll likely catch on with another team if he's willing to accept a backup role. There are rumors though that he'll retire if he can't win a starting gig somewhere, which he most likely   more...
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The Braves announced their second round of cuts from their Spring Training roster today, including prospects Jordan Schafer and Brandon Jones, as well as pitchers Jo-Jo Reyes and Ryan Drese. Most notably, Javy Lopez was cut from the roster and he announced his retirement, ending his bid for an   more...
Original Story: http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/22/se....

In the battle for backup catcher in Orlando this spring, Javy Lopez is the clear fan favorite. But can he overcome his defensive deficiencies to prove he's worth the risk for the offensive benefits? Has he proved he's not washed up and can play ball at a big league level? We think so.
Original Story: http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/ja....

Jair Jurrjens notched his second win of the spring Monday as the Braves downed the Cardinals 3-1. Jurrjens allowed only one hit and picked off a runner in four innings of work. Mark Kotsay and Brian McCann added RBIs, and Javy Lopez picked up his second home run of the preseason.
Original Story: http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/10/br....