Lopez Hoping For Another Chance

If anyone has a positive outlook on his career it is PawSox left-handed reliever Javier Lopez.

Lopez joined Pawtucket today after being designated for assignment on May 10th.  He has been in the Red Sox organization since 2006 when he was acquired via a trade with the White Sox.  He had been a staple in the Boston bullpen since the 2007 season.  His 2009 casmpaign with Boston did not start well, going 0-2 with a 9.26 ERA in 14 games.

Although disappointed with the demotion, Lopez looks at his time in Pawtucket as an opportunity…

“It’s a business.  said Lopez, “I’m hoping that the silver lining will be to come back here to work my way back.  That’s what I’m going with.  If that works out great.  If another team comes calling, so be it.”

Lopez says his 2009 struggles can be attributed to problems with his command and falling behind batters.

“I don’t have that out pitch to get batters out.” he sad,  “I need guys to put the ball in play.”

Lopez is familiar with the PawSox, going 2-1 with a 4.32 ERA in two separate stints (2006 & 2007) with the club.

“There’s obviously some comfort.  I’ve been here before.” said Lopez  “Nobody aspires to play their entire career at Triple A.   Being an hour away from Boston makes it a lot better.”