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dkmsoxfan88 · 03-29-2009, 11:27 PM

Grizzlies trade Newell
3B Lopez, two prospects in return
Nov. 26, 1999

DENVER - The Denver Grizzlies finalized a trade with the Philadelphia Liberty on Thursday, sending 37-year-old infielder Marcos Newell in exchange for third baseman Ramiro Lopez and two minor leaguers. The deal comes after nearly a month of shopping by new general manager Bernardo O'Higgins.

Newell, who signed with Denver prior to the 1994 season, has seen his numbers and playing time decline significantly over the past year. He hit just .210 with two home runs and nine runs batted in in 79 games while earning upwards of $13 million. The deal will give Denver a great amount of added financial flexibility this offseason.

Lopez, 31, spent the past two seasons with Philadelphia after four years with the New York Empires. In limited time, he hit .300 with eight home runs and 36 runs batted in last season. Lopez will be expected to compete for the job at shortstop, or could play his natural third base position if Jarrod Sims moves to short.

O'Higgins said, "The organization would like to thank Marcos for all his contributions, and we wish him the best of luck and a return to his former form in Philly. With that said, it was time to move on for us, and this trade fills a need while freeing up some money to be used elsewhere."

The Liberty will also recieve $3,000,000 to help offset Newell's contract. Also heading to the Grizzlies organization are catcher Pedro Trejo and lefty starter James Crawford. Trejo spent most of last season with Nashua of the New England Baseball League, hitting .245. He will compete with Theodore Prince for the backup catcher position. Crawford posted a 3.57 earned run average in 18 appearances (17 starts) for Halifax of the Eastern Canada Baseball Federation in 1999. He will most likely start the season with Santa Cruz, Denver's California League affiliate.

03-29-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
dkmsoxfan88 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 305	Grizzlies trade Newell 3B Lopez, two prospects in return Nov. 26, 1999 DENVER - The Denver Grizzlies finalized a trade with the Philadelphia Liberty on Thursday, sending 37-year-old infielder Marcos Newell in exchange for third baseman Ramiro Lopez and two minor leaguers. The deal comes after nearly a month of shopping by new general manager Bernardo O'Higgins. Newell, who signed with Denver prior to the 1994 season, has seen his numbers and playing time decline significantly over the past year. He hit just .210 with two home runs and nine runs batted in in 79 games while earning upwards of $13 million. The deal will give Denver a great amount of added financial flexibility this offseason. Lopez, 31, spent the past two seasons with Philadelphia after four years with the New York Empires. In limited time, he hit .300 with eight home runs and 36 runs batted in last season. Lopez will be expected to compete for the job at shortstop, or could play his natural third base position if Jarrod Sims moves to short. O'Higgins said, "The organization would like to thank Marcos for all his contributions, and we wish him the best of luck and a return to his former form in Philly. With that said, it was time to move on for us, and this trade fills a need while freeing up some money to be used elsewhere." The Liberty will also recieve $3,000,000 to help offset Newell's contract. Also heading to the Grizzlies organization are catcher Pedro Trejo and lefty starter James Crawford. Trejo spent most of last season with Nashua of the New England Baseball League, hitting .245. He will compete with Theodore Prince for the backup catcher position. Crawford posted a 3.57 earned run average in 18 appearances (17 starts) for Halifax of the Eastern Canada Baseball Federation in 1999. He will most likely start the season with Santa Cruz, Denver's California League affiliate. __________________