J. Peralta or F. Lopez

[Rhino Tuff]

I have an option to keep either one of these blossoming shortstops. Who do you think is a better keeper option?

[HOOTIE]

Peralta, but why not keep both?

[djacks]

Both are nice...tough choice, I'm sure you'll get a lot of debate on this one...

I'd go with Peralta...

If you look at his OBP/SLG/OPS and AB/HR they are all better than Tejada's last year...and I think he's only 24...

[Rhino Tuff]

Only can keep 3 so I'm going with Utley, Street, and either Peralta or Lopez

[HOOTIE]

Only can keep 3 so I'm going with Utley, Street, and either Peralta or Lopez

I would drop Street.

[hooligan1]

I think Peralta is probably the better pure hitter, but two things that make me like Lopez a little better: SS/2B eligibility (although that may not last beyond this year) and his speed. I think he has 20/20 potential and so far Peralta has shown no penchant for running whatsoever. Another factor to keep in mind: Peralta is a couple years younger......

[hooligan1]

Only can keep 3 so I'm going with Utley, Street, and either Peralta or Lopez

I would drop Street.

I agree. Closers practically sprout from the ground some years. He's not as valuable as good young hitters........

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