by Michael DeLuca
Many scoffed when I suggested that Rodrigo Lopez be given an opportunity to join the Philadelphia Phillies 
rotation. He’s not only gotten that opportunity but he’s excelled in it as well. However, the team did recently sign Pedro Martinez and there will no longer be a spot in the rotation for Lopez. Ken Rosenthal is now suggesting that Lopez’ recent success may actually make him a trade candidate. Says Rosenthal, “Right-hander Rodrigo Lopez, who has made exactly three starts for the Phillies, might actually become a trade candidate once righty Pedro Martinez joins the rotation and/or the club trades for a starting pitcher such as Halladay or Lee. Lopez, 2-0 with a 2.60 ERA, could get moved in an August waiver deal, if not sooner. His $650,000 salary is affordable to all.”
There’s no telling what the Phils may be able to fetch in exchange for Lopez but it is certainly possible that they could exchange him for the right handed bat off the bench they have been seeking all season long. Some possibilities include Detroit’s Ryan Raburn or Minnesota’s Carlos Gomez.
Hey, I hope the Phils’ get some kinda pitcher at the dead line, if not, then they could be in trouble with their rotation. Although it has done well, it can be streaky at times and can get behind in the count alot. Hopefully they can fix that. Please check me out and comment :)