Charleston RiverDogs catcher Jason Lopez

RiverDogs Catcher Lopez Promoted to Advanced-A Tampa

CHARLESTON, SC - After a late-season tear that placed Jason Lopez among the South Atlantic League's best catchers, the 20-year-old Venezuelan backstop was promoted to the New York Yankees Advanced-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons on Friday and will be replaced by catcher Jerry Seitz on Charleston's roster. Lopez hit .393 (24-for-61) from July 22-August 9, ranking third in the league during that span. The Valencia-born prospect sla... Full Story