Javier Lopez came to spring training this year with the Atlanta Braves in a bid to become Brian McCann's backup behind the plate. [Wouldn't THAT have been ironic?]. Javy, 37 years old and his best years far in the rearview, hit .188, an anemic sum which consigned him to the minor-league camp.
Instead, he retired. Now, you all may not know of this, but I've been a Braves fan for a very long time [1971], only exceeded by my loyalty to the Yankees [1958] and the Metsies [1969]. My boys grew up Braves fans, back in the days of TBS, and lil' Kevvy Pooh-Bear [who always has a way with words], when Lopez would come to the plate, Kev would always crow "There's Harvey Lopez!"
True story. So long, Javy, and thanks for the memories.
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