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D-Backs get their second baseman, ink Felipe Lopez to 1 year deal | azFans.com
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After making offers to both Ramon Vazquez and Mark Loretta, the Diamondbacks finally found their starting second baseman, signing Felipe Lopez to a one year $3.5 million deal. The D-Backs offers to Vazquez and Loretta were much less, and both players opted to pursue other offers, with Loretta agreei
Felipe Lopez signs with D-Backs
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Felipe Lopez signs with D-Backs
— fannation.com — The Arizona Diamond backs have agreed to sign infielder Felipe Lopez to a $3.5-million, one-year contract, SI.com... has learned. Lopez hit .283 with six home run s and 46 RBIs. Lopez figures to fill the Diamondbacks have an opening at s econd base, with ... (more) Felipe Lopez signs with D-Backs

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Lopez passes physical, signs with D-Backs | Diamondbacks / MLB
— eastvalleytribune.com — Felipe Lopez is officially a Diamondback. Lopez passed his physical exam, the final step before executing a... one-year, $3.5 million contract to replace Orlando Hudson as the D-Backs second baseman. Lopez, 28, is to speak to the media later today. His ... (more) Lopez passes physical, signs with D-Backs | Diamondbacks ...

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Felipe Lopez Signs With Diamondbacks
— mlbtraderumors.com — According to SI.com's Jon Heyman , the Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $3.5MM deal with infielder Felipe... Lopez .  It's a quality move with upside.  We knew Arizona had made an offer, but it seemed that Lopez (a Boras client) was seeking ... (more) Felipe Lopez Signs With Diamondbacks

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The Pirates are in negotiations with free agent Ramon Vazquez, who could serve as veteran backup or a replacement for shortstop Jack Wilson or Freddy Sanchez if either player is dealt.
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