Current Contract
A free agent at the end of the 2008 campaign

Became a Cardinal
Signed on August 6, 2008 after having been released by the Washington Nationals on July 31.

2008 Season
Lopez proved to be one of the better deals made in 2008, getting playing time at short, second, third and in left and right field in his first season with the Cardinals. He hit .283 with six home runs and 46 RBIs for the Redbirds, posting a line of .283/.343/.387 (BA, AVG, OBP) a significant upgrade for the line posted at Washington, .234/.305/.314. Lopez will likely be rewarded with another contract with the Cardinals in 2009.

Career Notes
Originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1st round (8th pick) of the 1998 amateur draft.

Player Awards
National League All-Star 2005
National League Silver Slugger Award Shortstop 2005

Photo: St. Louis Cardinals