Javy Lopez, Rockies agree to 1-year deal

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Javy Lopez drew interest from teams who wanted him to be their designated hitter, maybe even play an occasional first base. But the former All-Star was insistent on catching, and the Colorado Rockies think he still can. The 36-year-old and the Rockies reached a preliminary agreement on a $750,000, one-year contract Tuesday.

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