“More than anything, it’s just time,” Lopez said. “It’s a young man’s game. Although I think I can compete, it’s getting harder and harder to get ready for spring.
Lopez was originally a fourth round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks before becoming a Rule 5 draft pick of the Boston Red Sox in 2002. Lopez won his first World Series ring with the 2007 Red Sox.
In 14 seasons, Lopez appeared in 839 games for five teams. Ultimately, his greatest success was in San Francisco. Lopez was acquired by the Giants at the 2010 trade deadline along with relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for John Bowker.